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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator?
(a) Senora Valencia
(b) Amabelle
(c) Sebastien
(d) Senor Pico

2. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?
(a) Her husband is away
(b) It is two months before her due date
(c) She is afraid of the pain of childbirth
(d) The doctor may not be able to get there fast enough

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

4. Who does the narrator believe is the only person who truly knows her?
(a) Her father
(b) Her mother
(c) Sebastien
(d) Her shadow

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does the narrator hold?

2. What does the narrator have recurrent nightmares about?

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

4. How does the girl baby compare to the boy baby?

5. Why is Senora Valencia surprised when the first baby is born?

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