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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earthquake, Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian lose when he is walking home in Chapter 6?
(a) The pale cream piece of paper.
(b) Pocket money.
(c) A book.
(d) His revolver.

2. What does Sol's nanny think it's well past time for in Sol's life?
(a) Her long hair.
(b) A husband.
(c) Staying up late.
(d) Giving up her childhood blanket.

3. What nationality is Professor Saavedra?
(a) Mexican.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Cuban.
(d) Guatemalan.

4. What does Sol have to climb when she visits St. Rita?
(a) A hill.
(b) A fence.
(c) Stairs.
(d) Rocks.

5. What is the name of the steamship Julian is on at the beginning of the novel?
(a) El Nina.
(b) El Futuro.
(c) The ship of time.
(d) Spanish Wayfarer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julian's state of being when he is getting a fortune from the monkey?

2. Who needs to approve Julian's application for work?

3. How does Lucia first react when she reads the article about Julian's debate speech?

4. What do the flaming lanterns on the streets of Guatemala look like to Julian at night?

5. Where does Lucia paste the postcard that Julian sent her?

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