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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Senora Valencia name her son immediately?
(a) She wants her father to name him
(b) She wants her husband to name him
(c) She is concerned he will not survive
(d) She cannot think of a proper name for him

2. Why did Man Denise name her son after Saint Sebastien?
(a) Because he was the patron saint of cane workers
(b) Because she believed he would be protected by the saint's spirit
(c) Because he appeared holy from birth
(d) Because he was given two deaths

3. What does Father Romain encourage his congregants to do?
(a) Educate themselves
(b) Attend church
(c) Protect themselves
(d) Remember their homeland

4. What does Amabelle do for several days after arriving at the clinic?
(a) Search for Sebastien
(b) Sleep
(c) Cry
(d) Suffer in pain

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Papi go to visit when he takes a walk to escape Senor Pico?

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

5. How did Senora Valencia's mother die?

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