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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Senora Valencia's last statement to Amabelle can be seen as an example of...
(a) Appreciation
(b) Covert racism
(c) Criticism
(d) Cvert racism

2. Why does Amabelle believe her mother did not show her much affection?
(a) She wanted to prepare her for a life without love
(b) She was a cold woman
(c) She was unable to express emotion easily
(d) She did not love Amabelle

3. Why does Sebastien insist that the narrator take off her uniform?
(a) It represents the image her employers have of her
(b) It is hot and itchy
(c) It represents her past in Haiti
(d) It needs to be washed

4. Why does Wilner discourage the travelers from lighting fires?
(a) The smoke will draw attention to their camp
(b) They will waste precious matches
(c) Fire will give them hope they will make it to the border
(d) The light will allow them to be seen

5. Why are the Haitian immigrant children born in the Dominican Republic not able to attend "proper schools?"
(a) The government will not give them the papers they need to enroll
(b) Their skin color prevents them from being accepted into these schools
(c) They are not Christians. Only Christians can attend the top schools
(d) They do not speak Spanish

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Sebastien, why does Kongo take Joel's body away before others can see him?

4. Which of the following is NOT a memory Amabelle has as she is walking down the trail with the other immigrants?

5. Who offers to bless Amabelle and Sebastien's marriage?

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