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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. Where does Allende's mother work to support her children?
(a) A hair salon
(b) A bank
(c) A restaurant
(d) An insurance office

2. Who lures Allende into the woods for inappropriate reasons?
(a) A traveling salesman
(b) A local fisherman
(c) A cab driver
(d) A policeman

3. What did the family put in front of the windows while living in Beirut?
(a) Potted plants
(b) Mattresses
(c) Lamps
(d) Room darkening shades

4. What was Meme's special gift?
(a) Giving speeches
(b) Sewing bridal gowns
(c) Psychic abilities
(d) Making pies

5. What is Ernesto's profession?
(a) Engineer
(b) Doctor
(c) Professor
(d) Lawyer

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Allende learn to speak English?

2. Allende believes she has received a premonition about _____________________.

3. Where was Allende's home at the time?

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

5. What was the basis for Allende's writing as a child?

(see the answer key)

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