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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can’t Dede start a relationship with Lio?
(a) She knows he is married
(b) She knows her sister loves him
(c) She is involved with another man
(d) She doesn’t trust him

2. What causes marital problems for Minerva?
(a) They are poor
(b) She is unfaithful
(c) Her husband does not want more children
(d) Her husband is unfaithful

3. Why does Minerva perform a play?
(a) She wants to send a message
(b) Sinita needs something to cheer her up
(c) There is a celebration
(d) It is an assignment

4. Who specifically tries to keep Minerva from having a good career?
(a) Dede
(b) Her husband
(c) Her father
(d) Trujillo

5. Who discovers Enrique’s illegitimate daughters?
(a) Dede
(b) Minerva
(c) Mary Teresa
(d) Patria

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Minerva go after graduating from school?

2. What is Pedro’s nick name?

3. Why is silk mentioned at the beginning of the book?

4. Why is Minerva so shocked about what Sinita says?

5. What does Sinita tell Minerva that shocks her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lio ask of Minvera when he goes into hiding?

2. Why does Minerva get involved in a play?

3. How does Enrique feel about his children?

4. Why does Mary Teresa join the rebellion?

5. What is Patria’s hardest decision as a young lady?

6. Why is it ironic for Patria to lose her faith?

7. Who does Dede marry?

8. What significance does the word ‘Mariposa’ have on this book?

9. What happens to Lina?

10. What is the political climate in the Dominican Republic at the time of this book?

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