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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Javier do to allow himself to escape Papi?
(a) Ask Amabelle for a cup of coffee
(b) Claim he needs to go register the children's births
(c) Ask to see the rest of the house
(d) Claim he has to attend to another birth

2. Why does Amabelle believe her mother did not show her much affection?
(a) She was a cold woman
(b) She wanted to prepare her for a life without love
(c) She was unable to express emotion easily
(d) She did not love Amabelle

3. Who digs the grave for Rafi's baby clothes?
(a) Luis
(b) Senor Pico
(c) Papi
(d) Dr. Javier

4. What did Amabelle's mother give her to help her feel better when she was sick with a fever?
(a) A talisman
(b) A doll
(c) Herbal medicine
(d) Hugs and kisses

5. Why did Kongo disapprove of Joel and Felice's relationship?
(a) She was not beautiful enough for Joel
(b) Felice came from a poor family
(c) Her grandfather had stolen a chicken from Kongo
(d) Her father had stolen a chicken from Kongo

Short Answer Questions

1. How have Sebastien's hands become scarred?

2. What torture does Tibon escape that many other Haitian immigrants did not?

3. What did Amabelle's family cross the river to buy on the day they were killed?

4. Why does Amabelle become upset when Mimi refers to Beatriz by only her first name?

5. Where did Amabelle and Sebastien first make love?

(see the answer key)

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