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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the man driving the truck able to sneak Amabelle across the border?
(a) He hides her under his crates of vegetables
(b) He pays off the guards at each checkpoint
(c) He is a government official
(d) The government owes him favors for helping in the revolution

2. What is ironic about the assassination of Generalissimo Trujillo?
(a) He is shot while giving a victory speech
(b) He is shot by his most loyal supporter
(c) He is shot as he was driving down a highway bearing his name
(d) He is accidentally shot by his bodyguard

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

4. Where are Sebastien and Amabelle from originally?
(a) The southern part of Haiti
(b) The Dominican Republic
(c) The northern part of Haiti
(d) Spain

5. What risk is Amabelle taking at the end of the novel by wading into the river?
(a) Being injured by the sharp rocks in the river
(b) Drowning in the raging river
(c) Being arrested by the Dominican soldiers
(d) Being killed by the border guards

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sight in the deserted village does Yves conceal from the others?

3. What does Senora Valencia ask Juana to do to soothe her into sleep?

4. How long has Sebastien been working as sugar cane worker?

5. Who does Juana insist Papi take with him when he goes to notify Pico of the children's births?

(see the answer key)

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