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

3. Why was Amabelle jealous of the people her father helped?
(a) They received more of his money than his family did
(b) He was kinder to those people than to his daughter
(c) They received more of his time than his daughter did
(d) Her father loved them more than he loved her

4. What does the narrator say she has never seen Sebastien do?
(a) Work
(b) Smile
(c) Cry
(d) Laugh

5. 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 her to have to push the baby out alone
(c) She is concerned Senora will die
(d) She doesn't want Senora to feel lonely

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What alerts Amabelle that the baby will be born before Dr. Javier arrives?

3. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?

4. Why does Sebastien tell of his father's death using third person narration?

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

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