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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Pages 19 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Isabel Allende is a native of what country?
(a) Brazil
(b) Chile
(c) Mexico
(d) Puerto Rico

2. Who is Meme?
(a) Allende's poodle
(b) Allende's daughter
(c) Allende's grandmother
(d) Allende's aunt

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

4. What happens when Allende's father is involved in scandals in Peru?
(a) The family must return to Chile
(b) He is exiled
(c) He is jailed
(d) He is put on trial

5. What had Allende recently completed?
(a) A new novel
(b) Knitting a sweater
(c) A trip around the world
(d) A cooking course

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Allende feel guilty about Paula's disease?

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

3. What were Paula's last words to Allende before slipping into a coma?

4. To what city do Allende and her family return after the scandals in Peru?

5. The book is written as if it were _______________.

(see the answer key)

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