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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Sebastien tell of his father's death using third person narration?
(a) He was not present when his father died
(b) The memory of his father's death is unclear to him
(c) He is angry at his father for dying
(d) The memory is too painful for him

4. What does Amabelle notice pinned to Dr. Javier's shirt collar?
(a) A wood carving created by Sebastien
(b) A wood carving like those worn by the cane cutters
(c) A pin like one her mother had
(d) A wooden cross

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does the narrator hold?

2. What is Amabelle doing when she hears Senora Valencia scream?

3. What is Sebastien's bracelet made of?

4. Who does the narrator believe is the only person who truly knows her?

5. Why was Amabelle jealous of the people her father helped?

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