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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rolf hope for his father while he is in prison?
(a) He hopes his father comes to God in prison.
(b) He hopes his father gets extra time in prison.
(c) He hopes his father gets out of prison early.
(d) He hopes his father dies in prison.

2. From which of the following health issues does Katherina suffer?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) A heart defect.
(d) Paralysis.

3. What does Consuelo remove from El Portuguese's chickens?
(a) Seeds.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Meat.
(d) Feet.

4. How does Frau Carle think Lukas has died?
(a) He was murdered by his students.
(b) God struck him dead.
(c) A hitman has killed him.
(d) He committed suicide.

5. Why does Frau Carle hide her face from the doctor when she identifies the body?
(a) To hide her tears.
(b) To cover her shame.
(c) To control her grieving.
(d) To prevent him from seeing her smile.

6. What happens in the red light district when a new police sergeant comes around in Chapter 5?
(a) Less police regulation.
(b) More bribes between policemen and red light residents.
(c) More murders.
(d) Raids and arrests.

7. Why is Eva told that she needs to leave La Senora's?
(a) Eva is not pulling her weight.
(b) La Senora is sick and needs to be alone.
(c) Eva has brought her bad luck.
(d) La Senora needs to focus on helping Melesio.

8. How does Consuelo feel about the Professor at first?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She thinks he is handsome.
(c) She thinks he is evil.
(d) She is infatuated with him.

9. What medical condition strikes the Professor in Chapter 1?
(a) A heart attack.
(b) An aneurism.
(c) A stroke.
(d) Cancer.

10. Why is Ines' son shot in Chapter 6?
(a) He was a guerrilla soldier.
(b) He stole a mango.
(c) He attacked a policeman.
(d) He tried to break into a store.

11. What task do the soldiers make the village people, including Rolf, do?
(a) Bury the prison camp dead.
(b) Join the army.
(c) Clean the soldiers' boots.
(d) Feed and house the troops.

12. Why do the cousins put an end to their romance with Rolf?
(a) Because he cannot marry both of them.
(b) Because they are going to be nuns.
(c) Because they did not know Rolf was sleeping with both of them.
(d) Because they have found better men.

13. How does Rolf meet Senor Aravena?
(a) He wants to marry one of his cousins.
(b) He is Rupert's neighbor.
(c) He runs into him at a store.
(d) He is a guest at the inn.

14. What is Melesio's profession?
(a) A chef.
(b) A dance instructor.
(c) An English teacher.
(d) An Italian teacher.

15. What type of message does it send to Rolf when his brother stands up to his father?
(a) Don't stand up for anyone but yourself.
(b) Not all parents should be respected.
(c) To be a man you should beat up people.
(d) Weak can overcome if they have courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other trade does Uncle Rupert do?

2. What does the cook say will happen if she does not care for Eva to the best of her abilities?

3. What is the Pearl of the Orient?

4. Why does Kamal come to live with Riad?

5. How does Eva treat Zulema?

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