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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose funeral do Herberto and Constancia attend together?
(a) Constancia's mother.
(b) Herberto's father.
(c) Constancia's father.
(d) Herberto's mother.

2. What does the city of El Cobre mine?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Copper.
(c) Gold.
(d) Steel.

3. How many wives has Gonzalo Cruz had?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

4. Who stops Herberto from fighting in the Bay of Pigs?
(a) His sister.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

5. How does Herberto feel when he trains for the resistance in Cuba?
(a) He feels obligated to his brother to fight.
(b) He feels afraid and regrets his decision.
(c) He feels confused and doesn't understand why the resistance is necessary.
(d) He feels young and alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far along into her pregnancy is Blanca Aguero when she miraculously returns to her family after going missing?

2. At what time of day do Ignacio and Blanca stop to rest in their search?

3. Who does Constancia think is responsible for the attack on Herberto?

4. What do Reina's family and friends donate to her in the hopes of a speedy recovery?

5. What reason do the doctors give for Reina's injuries?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Reina want to work in Constancia's new factory?

2. How does Silvestre react to seeing Gonzalo in the hospital?

3. When does Constancia realize that her father, Ignacio, is lying to her about her mother's death?

4. What attracts Ignacio to Blanca when they first meet in school?

5. How does Constancia Cruz feel about miracles?

6. Who is Evaristo Leal, and why does he show up on Constancia's doorstep?

7. How does Ignacio's father die?

8. What is Gonzalo's theory about Herberto's attackers, and how does Constancia feel about Gonzalo's theory?

9. Why does Reina visit La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre?

10. What does Ignacio remember about the moments right after his wife was shot?

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