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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) Puerto Rico
(b) Brazil
(c) Mexico
(d) Chile

2. The book is written as if it were _______________.
(a) A diary
(b) A novel
(c) A biography
(d) An autobiography

3. Who is Ernesto?
(a) Paula's son
(b) Paula's husband
(c) Allende's husband
(d) Paula's stepson

4. What were Paula's last words to Allende before slipping into a coma?
(a) I love you
(b) Pray for me
(c) Take care of Ernesto
(d) I'm scared

5. What disease was Paula diagnosed with?
(a) Cancer
(b) Diabetes
(c) Porphyria
(d) Epilepsy

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Allende doing when notified about her daughter?

2. What was the family joke about Allende?

3. What does Allende feel bad about her inability to do?

4. What was Meme's special gift?

5. Allende states that the only certainty of her life was _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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