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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Amabelle concerned about leaving Senora Valencia alone during childbirth?
(a) She is afraid Papi will become angry with her
(b) She doesn't want her to have to push the baby out alone
(c) She doesn't want Senora to feel lonely
(d) She is concerned Senora will die

2. Who is named official godfather of many of the children being baptized at the same time as Rosalinda?
(a) Senor Pico
(b) The Generalissimo
(c) God
(d) Dr. Javier

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

4. What details about the babies' births does Dr. Javier ask Amabelle for?
(a) The size of each of the children when they were born
(b) The date of their births
(c) The time of their births
(d) The length of Senora Valencia's labor

5. Why does Amabelle lie naked on the floor in Chapter 17?
(a) She wants to sweat out all of her moisture so she cannot cry
(b) She wants to feel the coolness of the earth
(c) She is sick and cannot move
(d) Sebastien asks her to take off her uniform

Short Answer Questions

1. What image marks the beginning of the sugar cane harvest?

2. Who does Senora Valencia tell Amabelle she had her light a candle for?

3. Who stays with Senora Valencia the night after the children are born?

4. What main town do the travelers reach first?

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

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