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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Pages 49 - 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tio Ramon?
(a) The man who becomes Allende's father figure
(b) Allende's banker
(c) Allende's publisher
(d) Allende's brother-in-law

2. What does Allende think is the most beautiful part of Chile?
(a) The cities
(b) The mountains
(c) The valleys
(d) The night skies

3. What did Allende's mother do to make some extra money?
(a) Freelance writing
(b) Made hats
(c) Took care of children
(d) Catered parties

4. When does Allende see her father again?
(a) When she gets married
(b) Three years later
(c) When she has a daughter
(d) Never

5. Where did Allende learn to speak English?
(a) Listening to the radio
(b) A school for British girls
(c) From Tio Ramon
(d) From her mother

Short Answer Questions

1. Allende states that her mother's side of the family was __________________.

2. In what city do Allende, her mother and brothers live with Tio Ramon while he works at the Chilean embassy?

3. Who seems more fatalistic about Paula's possible death?

4. Who is Ernesto?

5. Why does Allende decide to write down her history and stories?

(see the answer key)

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