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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator's father caution her against playing with her shadow?
(a) He believes it will draw evil spirits to her
(b) He believes it will make her crazy
(c) He believes it will cause nightmares
(d) He believes it will isolate her from other children

2. Why is Senora Valencia concerned about having Dr. Javier deliver her baby?
(a) She does not want a man present when the children are born
(b) She does not want him to see her completely naked
(c) She does not have confidence in his ability to deliver babies
(d) She does not want him to see her in pain

3. When Sebastien is talking in his sleep, what does he tell Amabelle he wants to do?
(a) Fly a kite
(b) Go back to Haiti
(c) Give her a red satin ribbon
(d) Marry her

4. Why does Sebastien insist he and Amabelle talk if they are not touching?
(a) To remind themselves they are alive
(b) To confirm their love
(c) To protect themselves from nightmares
(d) To ward off evil spirits

5. Which of the following ideas is NOT part of the Generalissimo's speech broadcasted on the radio?
(a) Workers are revered
(b) All men must fulfill their military duties
(c) Today's leaders must help ensure the nation is free
(d) Those who are independent must carry out justice

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Doloritas and Amabelle have in common?

3. How did Amabelle know how to help Senora Valencia give birth?

4. Who does Dona Sabine gesture to to come into her home?

5. What prompted Sebastien to leave Haiti?

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