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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Sebastien insist on remaining in the dark while with the narrator?
(a) He wants her to learn to trust him even when she cannot see him
(b) He is embarrassed by the scars on his hands and face
(c) He wants her to know only his voice
(d) He doesn't want the neighbors to know he is there

3. Why is Amabelle concerned about leaving Senora Valencia alone during childbirth?
(a) She doesn't want her to have to push the baby out alone
(b) She is concerned Senora will die
(c) She doesn't want Senora to feel lonely
(d) She is afraid Papi will become angry with her

4. How long has Amabelle worked for Senora Valencia's family?
(a) Since Sebastien came to the farm
(b) Since she was a child
(c) 1 year
(d) Her entire life

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Senora Valencia concerned that her daughter will be mistaken for?

3. What does the narrator have recurrent nightmares about?

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?

5. Where does Papi go when Senora Valencia goes into labor?

(see the answer key)

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