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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 and 10 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whose point of view is Chapter 9, "People Like That," written?
(a) Dolores.
(b) Jeanette.
(c) Maydelis.
(d) Carmen.

2. Why does Dolores hide Les Miserables in the walls of her house?
(a) Daniel does not like that she reads.
(b) It is illegal to read non-Cuban authors.
(c) She does not want the kids to ruin it.
(d) It is her most valuable possession.

3. What is the maximum number of days a child is supposed to be detained?
(a) 60.
(b) 14.
(c) 7.
(d) 21.

4. What year does Chapter 10, "The Bombs Would Rain," take place?
(a) 2006.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1988.
(d) 2014.

5. What word is written on the inside of the book Jeanette finds at Dolores's?
(a) Peace.
(b) Love.
(c) Fight.
(d) Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the orange pill bottle Mario pulls out of his pocket in Chapter 6?

2. What has Carmen told her guests not to bring to the dinner party in Chapter 6?

3. Who believes "the past only haunts you if you let it" (105)?

4. Why does Jeanette decide to steal the book she found at Dolores's?

5. From whose perspective is Chapter 10, "The Bombs Would Rain," told?

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