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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Juana insist Papi take with him when he goes to notify Pico of the children's births?
(a) Amabelle
(b) Luis
(c) Dr. Javier
(d) Sebastien

2. Where does Sebastien work?
(a) In the same home as the narrator
(b) In the corn fields
(c) In the sugar cane fields
(d) In a sugar factory

3. What is wrong with Senora Valencia's daughter when she is born?
(a) She cannot open her eyes
(b) She is small
(c) The umbilical cord is wrapped around her neck
(d) She is unable to breathe

4. Why is Amabelle concerned about leaving Senora Valencia alone during childbirth?
(a) She is afraid Papi will become angry with her
(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 concerned Senora will die

5. Why does the narrator prefer her shadow to other children?
(a) Her shadow never refuses to play the games she wants to play
(b) Her shadow cannot talk to her as other children can
(c) Her shadow cannot leave her alone
(d) Her shadow makes her feel less lonely than other children

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Senora Valencia tell Amabelle she had her light a candle for?

3. Why is Senora Valencia concerned about having Dr. Javier deliver her baby?

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

5. Where is Sebastien when the narrator wakes up?

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