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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Amabelle say she does more than her mother did?
(a) Laugh
(b) Work
(c) Think
(d) Smile

5. How does Luis characterize the drive from the army base home?
(a) Angering
(b) Too fast
(c) Exhausting
(d) Exciting

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Senora Valencia's ancestors from?

2. What prompted Sebastien to leave Haiti?

3. Who does Sebastien ask Amabelle about in Chapter 3?

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

5. What is unusual about Beatriz?

(see the answer key)

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