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

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

3. Where does Sebastien work?
(a) In the corn fields
(b) In the same home as the narrator
(c) In the sugar cane fields
(d) In a sugar factory

4. Who is Senora Valencia's husband named after?
(a) The Generalissimo
(b) A leader in the Dominican independence movement
(c) A mountain
(d) The president of the Dominican Republic

5. What did Amabelle's family cross the river to buy on the day they were killed?
(a) Healing herbs
(b) A cooking pot
(c) A stove
(d) Vegetables

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator fear will happen if Sebastien leaves her alone?

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

4. What does Papi listen to on the radio at night?

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

(see the answer key)

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