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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dona Sabine and Don Gilbert hide in their home?
(a) Haitian immigrants
(b) The Generalissimo's soldiers
(c) Senora Valencia
(d) Rosalinda

2. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?
(a) The pain will be only a bit more than being stung by a wasp
(b) The child will be hers forever once she gives birth to him/her
(c) Pray to the Virgin Mary for strength
(d) Breathe freely

3. Who stays with Senora Valencia the night after the children are born?
(a) Juana
(b) Amabelle
(c) Pico
(d) One of Pico's female cousins

4. What does the narrator say she has never seen Sebastien do?
(a) Cry
(b) Laugh
(c) Smile
(d) Work

5. What are the people of Dajabon celebrating?
(a) Christmas
(b) Their victory over the Haitians
(c) Generalissimo Trujillo
(d) The Dominican independence

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Papi go when Senora Valencia goes into labor?

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

3. What warning does Dr. Javier bring to Amabelle?

4. What does Senora Valencia do with her son's body that is unexpected?

5. Who does Tibon say is rumored to be waiting for the Haitians at the border?

(see the answer key)

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