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The News from Paraguay Quiz

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The News from Paraguay Quiz

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1)

How does Corinna die? (from Chapter 6: Obispo Cue)

She drowns in the river.
She dies in a farming accident.
She dies of the measles.
She dies of unknown causes.
2)

Which of the following characters is struck by lightning but manages to survive? (from Chapter 17: Aquidaban River)

Ella.
Rosaria.
Dona Ines.
Franco.
3)

Who writes the letter to Franco declaring him President of Paraguay? (from Chapter 7: Lake Ipacarai)

Napoleon Bonaparte.
Don Pedro.
Dona Ines.
No letter arrives, Franco declares himself President.
4)

Where do the two Paraguayan businessmen travel without state permission? (from Chapter 6: Obispo Cue)

France.
America.
Russia.
England.
5)

What animal does Franco study in order to learn how to swim? (from Chapter 7: Lake Ipacarai)

A turtle.
A salamander.
A frog.
A fish.
6)

Where do Paraguayan forces find their first set of Brazilians to imprison? (from Chapter 9: Marquez de Olinda)

On a fishing boat.
On a steamer.
On a yacht.
On a cruise ship.
7)

Which of the following adjectives best describes Franco's state of mind when he reaches the Aquidaban River? (from Chapter 17: Aquidaban River)

Focused.
Calm.
Terrified.
Irrational.
8)

Which of Ella's sons is killed during the flight from Paraguay? (from Chapter 18: Paris)

Leopoldo.
Carlos.
Pancho.
Enrique.
9)

What is the name of Franco's apothecary general? (from Chapter 8: Cerro Leon)

Ludwig Stronghold.
Bernard Herosong.
Gerard Peaceweaver.
Frederick Mastermind.
10)

In his first act of presidency, who does Franco put on trial for conspiracy? (from Chapter 7: Lake Ipacarai)

His cousin.
His sister.
His brother.
His mother.
11)

Which of the following adjectives best describes General Diaz? (from Chapter 12: Curupayty)

Ill-prepared.
Terrified.
Quiet.
Arrogant.
12)

What country does the Banda Oriental belong to? (from Chapter 9: Marquez de Olinda)

Uraguay.
Brazil.
Argentina.
Paraguay.
13)

How long should Dr. Kennedy's trek across the lake take? (from Chapter 7: Lake Ipacarai)

One week.
Three days.
One month.
Two weeks.
14)

What does Franco have his brothers arrested for? (from Chapter 14: San Fernando)

Treason.
Blackmail.
Conspiracy.
Theft.
15)

What sport does Ella take up to remove her mind from Franco's affairs? (from Chapter 6: Obispo Cue)

Croquet.
Horse back riding.
Tennis.
Fencing.
16)

How long does Miguel Lopez live before he dies prematurely? (from Chapter 11: Humaita)

Two weeks.
Two months.
Two days.
Two hours.
17)

What have the Lopez children been forced to leave behind as they flee to San Fernando? (from Chapter 14: San Fernando)

Their toys.
Their money.
Their wet nurses.
Their pets.
18)

How does Dona Dolores' husband die? (from Chapter 10: Corrientes)

He suffered from dysentery.
He was accidentally poisoned.
He drowned.
He was killed in the battle against Brazil.
19)

What does Alonzo Taylor do for a living at Obispo Cue? (from Chapter 16: Piribebuy)

He is a musician.
He is a stone worker.
He is a gardener.
He is a pool boy.
20)

Shortly after Ella arrives in Paris, what war breaks out? (from Chapter 18: Paris)

The Great French War.
The Franco-Prussian War.
The Anglo-Martha War.
The Second Hundred Years War.
21)

What does Ella do for Franco every night until he falls asleep? (from Chapter 8: Cerro Leon)

Counts his money.
Rubs his feet.
Sings for him.
Reads to him.
22)

What is the man sent across the river from Argentina suffering from? (from Chapter 11: Humaita)

Small pox.
Scarlet fever.
Mumps.
Cholera.
23)

On what part of Franco's body must Dr. Mastermind attempt surgery? (from Chapter 9: Marquez de Olinda)

On his fingers.
On his toes.
On his teeth.
On his stomach.
24)

Who does Franco blame for Miguel's death? (from Chapter 11: Humaita)

Himself.
Ella.
Rosaria.
Dr. Mastermind.
25)

In addition to the Obispo Cue, what other building does Franco build for Ella? (from Chapter 6: Obispo Cue)

An opera house.
A horse stable.
A swimming arena.
A sauna/steamroom.
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