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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. During his conversation with Noemí in Chapter 10, what does Francis say sounds exciting?
(a) Being a Taboada.
(b) Having some freedom.
(c) Studying anthropology.
(d) Life in Mexico City.

2. According to Marta in Chapter 6, why is it impossible to cure Catalina?
(a) Because Catalina does not want to be cured.
(b) Because Catalina is faking.
(c) Because the Doyle family is cursed.
(d) Because the Doyles are poisoning her.

3. What chore does Florence give Noemí at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Washing dishes.
(b) Polishing silver.
(c) Folding laundry.
(d) Chopping vegetables.

4. What color does Noemí see glimmering in Virgil’s eyes at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Green.
(b) Gold.
(c) Silver.
(d) Red.

5. Who delivers Noemí’s breakfast at the start of Chapter 10?
(a) Catalina.
(b) Florence.
(c) Francis.
(d) Virgil.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what fictional character does Noemí compare Catalina in Chapter 5?

2. What is the last name of the protagonist, Noemí, as revealed in Chapter 1?

3. At the end of Chapter 6, when does Marta instruct Noemí to return?

4. According to Howard in Chapter 7, how has Noemí been able to escape marriage?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Aurelio? What does Noemí learn about him in Chapter 12?

2. What does Noemí discover in the library in Chapter 4?

3. Who was Benito? What does Noemí learn about him in Chapter 12?

4. Who were Agnes and Alice, and what does Noemí learn about them in Chapter 7?

5. What is High Place? What does Noemí think about High Place upon first seeing it in Chapter 2?

6. What does Francis study, as he explains in Chapter 9?

7. What happens in the nightmare Noemí experiences at the end of Chapter 7?

8. What favor does Catalina ask of Noemí in Chapter 5? What does Catalina warn Noemí?

9. What does Noemí discover upon awakening from her nightmare in Chapter 11?

10. What warnings does Florence give to Noemí at the end of Chapter 10?

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