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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I: 1938-1946.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is silk mentioned at the beginning of the book?
(a) Dede buried her sisters in it
(b) Dede hates the feel of it
(c) Dede wears it often
(d) Dede has fond memories of it

2. What helps Patria regain her faith?
(a) She hears the Virgin speak to her
(b) She gets a letter from her father
(c) She gets pregnant again
(d) She has a dream

3. Who is Ramfis?
(a) A guard
(b) A teacher
(c) A revolutionary
(d) A son of Trujillo

4. Who inspires Patria most while she is in school?
(a) Trujillo
(b) Her teacher
(c) Her family
(d) Books

5. Where is Patria when she regains her faith?
(a) In her bed
(b) Passing a church
(c) At the market
(d) In the post office

Short Answer Questions

1. What is shocking about the man who gets Lina pregnant?

2. Who narrates this book?

3. What does Sinita tell Minerva that shocks her?

4. Why does Mary Teresa have to do something when Hilda is caught?

5. Which of the sisters writes a lot about childhood?

(see the answer key)

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