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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 concerned about having Dr. Javier deliver her baby?
(a) She does not want him to see her completely naked
(b) She does not want him to see her in pain
(c) She does not have confidence in his ability to deliver babies
(d) She does not want a man present when the children are born

2. What does Senora Valencia ask Juana to do to soothe her into sleep?
(a) Tell her stories of her mother
(b) Place the baby girl in bed with her
(c) Stroke her hand
(d) Tell her stories of Haiti

3. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?
(a) It is two months before her due date
(b) She is afraid of the pain of childbirth
(c) Her husband is away
(d) The doctor may not be able to get there fast enough

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?
(a) Pray to the Virgin Mary for strength
(b) The child will be hers forever once she gives birth to him/her
(c) The pain will be only a bit more than being stung by a wasp
(d) Breathe freely

5. Who does Senora Valencia tell Amabelle she had her light a candle for?
(a) Her daughter
(b) The Virgin Mary
(c) Her husband
(d) Her mother

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompted Sebastien to leave Haiti?

2. What does Papi spend time doing after his grandson dies?

3. Why is Amabelle so concerned when Luis tells her of Pico hitting a man with his car?

4. What emotion does Amabelle see in Luis' face as he watches Pico, Valencia and the babies together?

5. Who does Senor Pico share cigars and rum with in the garden?

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