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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Carmen speaking in the preface of Of Women and Salt?
(a) Her aunt, Jeanette.
(b) Her granddaughter, Jeanette.
(c) Her daughter, Jeanette.
(d) Her mother, Jeanette.

2. Why was a woman and her daughter sent to isolation at the family detention center in Chapter 3?
(a) For hiding a weapon.
(b) For hiding snacks.
(c) For refusing to eat.
(d) For stealing books.

3. What is the first gift Antonio leaves on Maria's desk in Chapter 1?
(a) Crimson cattleya.
(b) Blue bearded irises.
(c) Madonna Lillies.
(d) Violet bougainvilleas.

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

5. What does Jeanette's mother think she should do about Ana?
(a) Adopt her.
(b) Let Carmen take care of her.
(c) Call the cops.
(d) Track down her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carmen want Jeanette to do in the preface?

2. What is Maydelis's husband's occupation?

3. In what ways does Isabel remind Jeanette of her mother?

4. Who is Aurelia?

5. How old is Jeanette in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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