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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) The doctor may not be able to get there fast enough
(b) Her husband is away
(c) She is afraid of the pain of childbirth
(d) It is two months before her due date

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

3. What prompted Sebastien to leave Haiti?
(a) He wanted to marry Amabelle
(b) A tornado that destroyed his family's property and killed his father
(c) A hurricane that destroyed his family's property and killed his father
(d) The war between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound always makes Sebastien homesick?

2. Where is this first part of the novel set?

3. Why is it ironic to Juana that Senora Valencia has twins?

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?

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

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