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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. Which of the following is NOT an injury that Reina sustained in her accident?
(a) Imprints of her tools on her skin.
(b) Pores that leaked blood for days.
(c) Holes burned into her ears from her earrings.
(d) Chunks of hair missing from her head.

2. What animal are Ignacio and Blanca searching for in the swamp?
(a) A fish.
(b) A duck.
(c) A snake.
(d) A lizard.

3. Which animal's nest does a thirteen-year-old Ignacio discover while trekking through the Cuban coast?
(a) A swan.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A ruddy duck.
(d) A salamander.

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

5. What nickname does Reina receive from her co-workers?
(a) Compañera Americanish.
(b) Compañera Amazona.
(c) Compañera Atlantia.
(d) Compañera Africana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ignacio's mother's name?

2. What does Constancia sell for a living?

3. Who does Gonzalo claim is responsible for the attack on Herberto?

4. Where does Constancia visit Gonzalo when she asks about Herberto's whereabouts?

5. What does Ignacio have a passion for even from an early age?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theory does Pepin Beltrán have about Reina's insomnia?

2. How does Reina adjust to living with Constancia?

3. How does Ignacio meet Dr. Samuel Forrest?

4. What is the time setting of the Prologue of the novel?

5. What gifts does Reina give to Isabel and her new son, Raku?

6. How does Blanca's mental health deteriorate while she is pregnant with Constancia?

7. What happens to Dulce when she is fired from her job and becomes homeless?

8. How does Reina feel about Dulce having children?

9. What happens when Ignacio and Blanca stop searching the swamp and decide to take a rest?

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

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