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

2. How does the girl baby compare to the boy baby?
(a) She has more hair than he does
(b) She is much smaller than he is
(c) She has much lighter skin than he does
(d) She is much larger than he is

3. 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 a man present when the children are born
(d) She does not want him to see her in pain

4. Where did Amabelle often sleep when she was a young girl?
(a) Outside of Senora Valencia's room
(b) With Senora Valencia in her canopy bed
(c) On a cot in Senora Valencia's room
(d) In a room with Juana, the housemaid

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Senora Valencia name her daughter in honor of?

2. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?

3. How does Mimi say she hopes to die?

4. Why did Kongo disapprove of Joel and Felice's relationship?

5. Why does Sebastien tell of his father's death using third person narration?

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