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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Pages 71 - 109.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author flashes back to what time in this section?
(a) When she got married
(b) When her mother and brothers returned to Santiago
(c) When Paula was born
(d) When she graduated college

2. How many years are Paula and Ernesto married when Paula gets sick?
(a) Almost five
(b) Just past seven
(c) Nearly two
(d) Not quite one

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

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

5. Where did Allende's family live?
(a) A beach house
(b) An extended stay hotel
(c) A large bedroom in Tata's house
(d) A rental home

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the marriage between Allende's parents?

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

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

4. What was Meme's special gift?

5. What was the initial report about Allende's daughter?

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