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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is this first part of the novel set?
(a) In the Dominican Republic
(b) In Mexico
(c) In Cuba
(d) In Haiti

2. How did Senora Valencia's mother die?
(a) Of old age
(b) Cancer
(c) During a hurricane
(d) In childbirth

3. Who is Senora Valencia concerned that her daughter will be mistaken for?
(a) Her brother
(b) A field worker's child
(c) Someone who is black
(d) A much younger child

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

5. Why is it ironic to Juana that Senora Valencia has twins?
(a) Twins are a sign of good luck
(b) Her mother always dreamed Valencia would have twins
(c) Juana always wanted to have twins
(d) Her mother looked like she was having twins when she had Valencia

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say she played with when she was a child?

2. What does the narrator say she has never seen Sebastien do?

3. What quality does Amabelle tell Sebastien she loved most in her father?

4. Who does Juana insist Papi take with him when he goes to notify Pico of the children's births?

5. How long has Amabelle worked for Senora Valencia's family?

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