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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Claudia is 31, what does she ask from God in prayer?
(a) That her lover would choose to marry her.
(b) That she would have fame and fortune as a writer.
(c) That she would not be alone.
(d) That her lover not be thirsty and dying in a desert.

2. Whom is Camilla dating when she and Claudia live in Cairo?
(a) A tour guide.
(b) An Australian war officer.
(c) Jasper.
(d) Tom.

3. What honor does Claudia's book about the historical figure she recalls in Chapter 13 win?
(a) It receives a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
(b) It is a Caldecott Award winner.
(c) It appears on best seller list.
(d) It is selected for Oprah's book club.

4. Who is the historical figure that Claudia recalls writing about out of sheer disbelief at the man's bravery, charisma, stubbornness and indestructibility?
(a) DeLeon.
(b) Cortez.
(c) DeSoto.
(d) Columbus.

5. Why doesn't Lisa tell her mother about her affair?
(a) Her mother would disapprove.
(b) Her mother would approve.
(c) Her mother might tell her husband.
(d) Her mother would tell everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disapproves of organized religion, especially the Church of England?

2. What were Tom and Claudia exploring as he stole kisses in dark corners?

3. Who organizes Lisa's baptism?

4. Having changed his mind from his original postwar plans, what does Tom now say he wants?

5. What position does the successful book Claudia recalls in Chapter 13 earn her?

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