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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Pages 238 – 257.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What had Allende recently completed?
(a) A new novel
(b) A cooking course
(c) Knitting a sweater
(d) A trip around the world

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

4. Allende's second book addresses ______________ in Chile.
(a) Romance and spies
(b) Ancestral heritage
(c) Martial law
(d) The economy

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Allende learn to speak English?

2. Why did Allende, Michael and Paula move to Europe?

3. What brought a new life to Allende and her family?

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

5. Which one of Allende's brothers ran away as a teenager and never returned?

(see the answer key)

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