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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Noemí accuse Francis in Chapter 9?
(a) Lying to her.
(b) Being a bore.
(c) Having a crush on her.
(d) Helping Virgil.

2. According to Noemí in Chapter 9, which indigenous people of Mexico also used mushrooms for ceremonial purposes?
(a) The Mazatecs.
(b) The Mixtecs.
(c) The Zapotecs.
(d) The Toltecs.

3. To what fictional character does Noemí compare Catalina in Chapter 5?
(a) Ophelia.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Desdemona.

4. According to Florence in Chapter 7, what is dangerous?
(a) The town.
(b) The mine.
(c) The cemetery.
(d) The mountain.

5. What grows among the graves in Chapter 4?
(a) Weeds.
(b) Giant oaks.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Forget-me-nots.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marta in Chapter 6, how did Florence’s husband die?

2. According to Noemí’s father in Chapter 1, what is the primary concern of Catalina’s husband?

3. Who is throwing a party as the novel begins?

4. According to Francis in Chapter 10, why did Ruth murder her family?

5. According to Marta in Chapter 12, how did Howard demand High Place be built?

(see the answer key)

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