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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Dominicans taunt Amabelle and Yves with parsley?
(a) They know Haitians hate parsley
(b) It is readily available
(c) Parsley is a symbol of independence
(d) To show they are Haitians through their pronunciation of the word

2. What emotion does Amabelle see in Luis' face as he watches Pico, Valencia and the babies together?
(a) Sadness
(b) Anger
(c) Joy
(d) Exhaustion

3. What does Amabelle say she does more than her mother did?
(a) Laugh
(b) Work
(c) Think
(d) Smile

4. What does Amabelle notice pinned to Dr. Javier's shirt collar?
(a) A pin like one her mother had
(b) A wood carving like those worn by the cane cutters
(c) A wood carving created by Sebastien
(d) A wooden cross

5. Who does the narrator believe is the only person who truly knows her?
(a) Her father
(b) Her mother
(c) Sebastien
(d) Her shadow

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?

2. What is Amabelle doing when she hears Senora Valencia scream?

3. What news does Man Denise tell Amabelle several refugees have come to tell her of?

4. Why does Man Rapadou feed Amabelle pumpkin soup?

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

(see the answer key)

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