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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the man in Noemí’s dream in Chapter 14 wearing?
(a) A black glove.
(b) An amber ring.
(c) A ruby amulet.
(d) A pair of dark glasses.

2. According to Francis in Chapter 14, what is the source of Catalina’s misery?
(a) Missing her cousin.
(b) A bad marriage.
(c) High Place.
(d) El Triunfo.

3. How does Francis begin to communicate with Noemí at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) In French.
(b) In Spanish.
(c) In sign language.
(d) In writing.

4. According to Virgil in Chapter 13, whom has Noemí really harmed?
(a) Noemí herself.
(b) Howard.
(c) Francis.
(d) Virgil himself.

5. What is the first reason Virgil is displeased with Noemí in Chapter 15?
(a) For going into town.
(b) For refusing to kiss him.
(c) For speaking with Catalina.
(d) For being disrespectful to Florence.

6. How do the Doyles appear to regard dinner in Chapter 19?
(a) As a celebratory moment.
(b) As a solemn moment.
(c) As a depressing moment.
(d) As a formal moment.

7. What does Noemí receive from Catalina in Chapter 16?
(a) A page torn from a novel.
(b) A page torn from a magazine.
(c) A page torn from a newspaper.
(d) A page torn from a diary.

8. Who interrupts Noemí as she is bathing in Chapter 17?
(a) Virgil.
(b) Francis.
(c) Florence.
(d) Howard.

9. What word is inscribed on the statue of Agnes, as Noemí discovers in Chapter 14?
(a) Soul.
(b) Heart.
(c) Mother.
(d) Duty.

10. What does Francis give Noemí for protection in Chapter 23?
(a) A revolver.
(b) A straight razor.
(c) A kitchen knife.
(d) Gardening shears.

11. When Noemí sees Howard in Chapter 19, what is bloated and covered with boils?
(a) His scalp.
(b) His arm.
(c) His leg.
(d) His neck.

12. What is the state of Noemí’s rash in Chapter 15?
(a) It has disappeared.
(b) It has spread.
(c) It has improved.
(d) It has worsened.

13. According to Virgil in Chapter 13, what is of the utmost importance?
(a) His own health.
(b) Howard's health.
(c) Catalina’s health.
(d) Noemí's health.

14. Where does Noemí agree to meet Virgil in Chapter 21?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The greenhouse.
(c) His room.
(d) The library.

15. According to Virgil in Chapter 22, who will officiate the marriage between Noemí and Francis?
(a) Florence.
(b) Dr. Cummins.
(c) Howard.
(d) Virgil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis want Noemí to do in Chapter 14?

2. What does Noemí drink at the end of Chapter 24?

3. What phrase does Noemí explain the origins of in Chapter 16?

4. Against what does Noemí caution herself in Chapter 16?

5. Who visits Noemí in her room at the end of Chapter 24?

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