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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 Senora Valencia surprised when the first baby is born?
(a) It is a boy and she expected to have a girl
(b) She wanted Dr. Javier to deliver the baby
(c) The baby's skin color is much darker than her own
(d) It is a girl and she expected to have a boy

2. What sound always makes Sebastien homesick?
(a) Sugar cane stalks being cut
(b) Mockingbirds singing
(c) Amabelle's voice
(d) Pigeons cooing

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

4. How long has Amabelle worked for Senora Valencia's family?
(a) Since she was a child
(b) Her entire life
(c) 1 year
(d) Since Sebastien came to the farm

5. Where does Papi go when Senora Valencia goes into labor?
(a) To pray for his daughter's safety
(b) To get Senora Valencia's husband
(c) To help Amabelle
(d) To get Dr. Javier

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Senora Valencia concerned about having Dr. Javier deliver her baby?

2. What does Father Romain encourage his congregants to do?

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

4. Where do the cane workers and their families gather in the evenings?

5. What does Senora Valencia ask Juana to do to soothe her into sleep?

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