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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sebastien insist that the narrator take off her uniform?
(a) It needs to be washed
(b) It represents her past in Haiti
(c) It is hot and itchy
(d) It represents the image her employers have of her

2. Who is Senora Valencia concerned that her daughter will be mistaken for?
(a) Someone who is black
(b) A much younger child
(c) A field worker's child
(d) Her brother

3. What vocation was Juana preparing for when she met Luis?
(a) Farmer
(b) Nurse
(c) Domestic worker
(d) Nun

4. Where does Papi go when Senora Valencia goes into labor?
(a) To get Dr. Javier
(b) To pray for his daughter's safety
(c) To help Amabelle
(d) To get Senora Valencia's husband

5. Why is Senora Valencia surprised when the first baby is born?
(a) It is a girl and she expected to have a boy
(b) It is a boy and she expected to have a girl
(c) She wanted Dr. Javier to deliver the baby
(d) The baby's skin color is much darker than her own

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Sebastien, why does Kongo take Joel's body away before others can see him?

3. Why is it ironic to Juana that Senora Valencia has twins?

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?

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

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