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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Sebastien and Amabelle from originally?
(a) Spain
(b) The northern part of Haiti
(c) The Dominican Republic
(d) The southern part of Haiti

2. Who does Senor Pico share cigars and rum with in the garden?
(a) Dr. Javier
(b) Papi
(c) The Generalissimo
(d) Don Gilbert

3. What does Papi listen to on the radio at night?
(a) Spanish music
(b) Political speeches
(c) News of the Spanish civil war
(d) News of the Dominican war for independence

4. Who stays with Senora Valencia the night after the children are born?
(a) Juana
(b) Pico
(c) Amabelle
(d) One of Pico's female cousins

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Senora Valencia ask Amabelle to light a candle after the babies are born?

2. Why doesn't Senora Valencia name her son immediately?

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

4. What sound always makes Sebastien homesick?

5. What image marks the beginning of the sugar cane harvest?

(see the answer key)

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