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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marie laughs at Nector when he accuses her of stealing the pillowcase because:
(a) Marie plans to return to the convent.
(b) The nuns have frequently accused Marie of theft.
(c) The pillowcase is used as a bandage for a wound a nun inflicted.
(d) Marie has stolen many things, but not a pillowcase.

2. Rushes Bear disowns Nector after the birth of his child because:
(a) He has refused to pay for the medicine woman.
(b) He has behaved selfishly and shamefully.
(c) He calls Marie a name.
(d) He is not home for the birth of his youngest child.

3. Marie compares herself to:
(a) A pebble at the shore of a lake gently caressed by the waves.
(b) The black stones of June's abandoned rosary.
(c) A pebble at the bottom of a lake ground down by the waves.
(d) A pebble in a still, quiet place.

4. When Marie does not cry out at the pain caused by her wounds or by Nector's restraint, what does this suggest?
(a) Marie does not feel any pain.
(b) Marie does not want to show weakness.
(c) Marie wants to impress Nector.
(d) Marie regrets her actions at the convent.

5. Leopolda claims Marie has received the stigmata because:
(a) Leopolda has forgiven Marie.
(b) Leopolda has to cover up the fact that she stabbed Marie.
(c) Leopolda believes Marie has humility of spirit.
(d) Leopolda wants to gain attention by claiming the stigmata.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marie has "beaten" Nector at what he started because:

2. What does June's "birth" from the truck foreshadow?

3. Marie smiles when she hears the Dark One in the closet because:

4. Eli appeals to June because:

5. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what?

(see the answer key)

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