1. Which character believes her face is slowly transforming into her mother's, and feels that she no longer recognizes her reflection in the mirror?
(a) Blanca Aguero.
(b) Dulce Aguero.
(c) Constancia Aguero.
(d) Reina Aguero.

2. How long after Blanca's death does Ignacio die?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Two hours.

3. How old is the man Reina's daughter intends to marry?
(a) In his forties.
(b) In his fifties.
(c) In his sixties.
(d) In his thirties.

4. Which of the following best describes Gonzalo's body when Silvestre arrives at the hospital?
(a) Swollen.
(b) Muscular.
(c) Shriveled.
(d) Unrecognizable.

5. How long after moving in with Abelardo does Ducle run away?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words completes this sentence taken from Ignacio's deathbed note, "The quest for truth is far more glorious than the quest for ___________ ."

2. Which animal's nest does a thirteen-year-old Ignacio discover while trekking through the Cuban coast?

3. What does Reina claim their mother kept hidden in a pouch around her neck?

4. Which book does Ignacio receive for his thirteenth birthday?

5. How does Reina feel about Constancia's cosmetics business?

(see the answer key)

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