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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sebastien ask Amabelle about in Chapter 3?
(a) Herself
(b) Her mother
(c) Her father
(d) Senora Valencia

2. Why was Amabelle jealous of the people her father helped?
(a) Her father loved them more than he loved her
(b) They received more of his time than his daughter did
(c) He was kinder to those people than to his daughter
(d) They received more of his money than his family did

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

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

5. What is Amabelle doing when she hears Senora Valencia scream?
(a) Sleeping
(b) Sewing a shirt for Sebastien
(c) Cooking dinner
(d) Sewing a shirt for Senor Pico

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amabelle notice pinned to Dr. Javier's shirt collar?

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

3. What does the narrator say she played with when she was a child?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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