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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the slaves sent to do towards the end of chapter one?
(a) Find a doctor for Sierva.
(b) Find herbs that are meant to cure Sierva.
(c) Gather up their animals to be sold.
(d) Beg for money and food.

2. Why are the slaves waiting in the harbor?
(a) They are hiding.
(b) Quarantine.
(c) They are being sold.
(d) They are to be freed.

3. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Sierva.
(b) The author.
(c) Cayetano.
(d) The Bishop.

4. How much is the beautiful slave bought for?
(a) Her weight in iron.
(b) Her weight in gold.
(c) Her weight in silver.
(d) Her weight in copper.

5. Where does the next scene of chapter one take place?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) New Grenada.
(d) Barcelona.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the skull found in the crypts belong?

2. How old is Sierva?

3. What is unique about the skull?

4. Who reminds Don Ygnacio about the animal biting Sierva?

5. Why does Sierva lie to the doctor?

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