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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Pages 23 – 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of Allende's brothers ran away as a teenager and never returned?
(a) Tata
(b) Eduardo
(c) Pancho
(d) Ernesto

2. What was Allende doing when notified about her daughter?
(a) She was taking skiing lessons
(b) She was at a museum
(c) She was on a book tour
(d) She was making dinner

3. What was the family joke about Allende?
(a) Her ears are so big
(b) She walked like a duck
(c) If her mother took the right child from the hospital
(d) She squeaked when she laughed

4. What position had Allende's father held in Peru?
(a) Secretary to the Chilean embassy
(b) Congressman
(c) Ambassador to the Chilean embassy
(d) Senator

5. Which of the following people does not come to the hospital from South America?
(a) Ernesto's father
(b) Allende's mother
(c) Paula's father
(d) Allende's husband

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Allende think is the most beautiful part of Chile?

4. Who is Tomas?

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

(see the answer key)

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