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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dona Tina's weapon of choice when she punishes the children in the family?
(a) A ruler.
(b) A paddle.
(c) A wet rope.
(d) A wooden spoon.

2. The face of the corpse featured in Chapter I is bearing what type of expression?
(a) A frozen shriek.
(b) A grimace.
(c) A smile.
(d) A frown.

3. What object does the group of boys use to carry the small rocks featured in Chapter I?
(a) A pail.
(b) A basket.
(c) A shirt.
(d) A sock.

4. To what type of creature does Yesenia liken Luismi in Chapter III?
(a) A werewolf.
(b) A vampire.
(c) A zombie.
(d) A ghoul.

5. What method did Yesenia plan to use to kill Luismi the next time he came home to Dona Tina's house?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Beating.
(c) Poisoning.
(d) Stabbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Manolo's death, the Witch's customer paid for her services with what kind of goods?

2. All but one of the boys featured in the novel's first chapter are said to be wearing which item as their only piece of clothing?

3. The narrator reveals that after her hair was cut off, Yesenia was sent to sleep in what location?

4. How many full-grown sons raced to claim their father Manolo's assets after his death in an attempt to keep the Witch from getting anything?

5. To what type of creature does the narrator compare Yesenia when stating that Dona Tina sent her somewhere to sleep for the night after chopping off her hair?

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