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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator fear will happen if Sebastien leaves her alone?
(a) She will be attacked
(b) She will cease to exist
(c) She will be lonely
(d) She will be unable to sleep

2. Why is it ironic to Juana that Senora Valencia has twins?
(a) Her mother always dreamed Valencia would have twins
(b) Her mother looked like she was having twins when she had Valencia
(c) Juana always wanted to have twins
(d) Twins are a sign of good luck

3. What profession does the narrator hold?
(a) She is a domestic worker
(b) She is a midwife
(c) She is a sugar cane harvester
(d) She is a nurse

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Sebastien been working as sugar cane worker?

2. Where is this first part of the novel set?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the narrator characterizes Sebastien?

4. What position does Pico hope to hold one day?

5. Why does the narrator prefer her shadow to other children?

(see the answer key)

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