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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say she played with when she was a child?
(a) A doll
(b) Sugar cane stalks
(c) Her sisters
(d) Her shadow

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the narrator characterizes Sebastien?
(a) Handsome
(b) Strong
(c) Moody
(d) Gentle

3. Who does Sebastien's sister Mimi work for?
(a) The Generalissimo
(b) Dr. Javier
(c) Dr. Javier's mother
(d) Senora Valencia

4. What should have been a warning to Amabelle's father that it was too dangerous to cross the river?
(a) The river rats were afraid to cross
(b) The water was above his head
(c) It had rained earlier that day
(d) The levee was eroded

5. According to Sebastien, why does Kongo take Joel's body away before others can see him?
(a) He doesn't want to draw attention to his son's death
(b) He wishes to be left alone with his son
(c) He doesn't want Senor Pico to punish him for burying his son
(d) He wants to take him to a sacred burial place

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had Pico courted before Senora Valencia?

2. Who does Senora Valencia tell Amabelle she had her light a candle for?

3. Why does Amabelle believe her mother did not show her much affection?

4. Who is the man Pico killed with his car?

5. How did Senora Valencia's mother die?

(see the answer key)

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