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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year do the Allies endure months of standoff with Rommel's tanks?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1941.

2. What was the subject of Claudia's nightmare in Chapter 13?
(a) Having a baby and not knowing its gender.
(b) Seeing Tom die in the desert.
(c) Having malaria.
(d) A gruesome flight of Cortez's Spaniards from the Aztec capital of Tlacopan.

3. What is missing from Tom's postwar plans as he explains his desires to Claudia?
(a) How he will start saving for what he wants.
(b) How he will get what he wants.
(c) Financial goals.
(d) A marriage proposal.

4. How many times in her life has Claudia prayed?
(a) Two.
(b) 1001.
(c) 10.
(d) Countless.

5. What changed Tom's mind about his postwar plans?
(a) He has a natural talent for art.
(b) The price of poinsettia seeds.
(c) After killing so many people in war, he wants to see things grow now.
(d) He thinks Claudia can get him a publishing deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who organizes Lisa's baptism?

2. What is the name of the man with whom Lisa is having an affair?

3. When Claudia is 31, what does she ask from God in prayer?

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

5. In what city does 31-year-old Claudia make her prayer?

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