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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Pages 162 – 202.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city do Allende, her mother and brothers live with Tio Ramon while he works at the Chilean embassy?
(a) Santiago
(b) La Paz
(c) Lima
(d) Rio de Janeiro

2. What does Pablo give to Allende to help her read?
(a) Weekly Reader
(b) Flash cards
(c) Library card
(d) Flashlight

3. What did Allende's mother do to make some extra money?
(a) Made hats
(b) Catered parties
(c) Freelance writing
(d) Took care of children

4. What book did Allende read on the sly when her parents were out?
(a) A Thousand and One Nights
(b) The Joy of Sex
(c) Tropic of Cancer
(d) Peyton Place

5. Why did Allende, Michael and Paula move to Europe?
(a) Allende and Michael received scholarships to study in Europe
(b) They fell in love with Europe after a vacation there
(c) They want to be closer to family
(d) They want Paula to be raised in Europe

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tio give Allende on her ninth birthday?

2. What is important to know about Paula at this time?

3. Who did Allende pledge to never use as a fictional character in anything she writes?

4. What does Allende realize after getting the doctors' reports?

5. How old was Allende when she met her current husband, Willie?

(see the answer key)

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