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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Amabelle concerned about leaving Senora Valencia alone during childbirth?
(a) She doesn't want Senora to feel lonely
(b) She doesn't want her to have to push the baby out alone
(c) She is afraid Papi will become angry with her
(d) She is concerned Senora will die

2. Why doesn't Senora Valencia name her son immediately?
(a) She is concerned he will not survive
(b) She wants her father to name him
(c) She cannot think of a proper name for him
(d) She wants her husband to name him

3. What does Papi spend time doing after his grandson dies?
(a) Tending to his orchid garden
(b) Watching over his grandson's coffin
(c) Crying incessantly
(d) Listening to Spanish radio channels

4. What does Senora Valencia do with her son's body that is unexpected?
(a) She allows visitors to view it
(b) She allows no one to view it
(c) She refuses to allow him to be buried
(d) She spends all of her time holding it

5. What vocation was Juana preparing for when she met Luis?
(a) Domestic worker
(b) Nun
(c) Farmer
(d) Nurse

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papi listen to on the radio at night?

2. Why does Senora Valencia ask Pico to bring Amabelle to her the evening after the birth of her children?

3. How did Senora Valencia's mother die?

4. When Sebastien is talking in his sleep, what does he tell Amabelle he wants to do?

5. Who does Senora Valencia tell Amabelle she had her light a candle for?

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