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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 Sol see when she stands before the statue of St. Rita?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A handsome young man.
(d) Her aunt.

2. What is Julian's life ambition about his homeland?
(a) To free it from Spainish rule.
(b) To write about its natural beauty.
(c) To teach young children to love Spain.
(d) To study ocean life around Cuban harbors.

3. What military title does Don Manuel hold?
(a) Captain.
(b) Colonel.
(c) President.
(d) General.

4. What is a "cirio"?
(a) A mule's name.
(b) Special dessert.
(c) Thick candles to give to St. Rita's statue.
(d) Candy.

5. What is the name of the statue that Julian sees in El Parque de La Victoria?
(a) Children at Play.
(b) The Mighty General.
(c) Gautemalan Revolution.
(d) The Spirit of Guatemala.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nationality is Professor Saavedra?

3. Why does Sol say she agreed to visit St. Rita?

4. What is Sol writing in when the reader first meets her?

5. What is Julian's fiancee's name?

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