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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Father say Neftali should be back at the rental house by in "Ocean"?
(a) Before sundown.
(b) 4 p.m.
(c) Early afternoon.
(d) 6 p.m.

2. How many years before Neftali will go to university in "Passion"?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. In "Fire," where is the university located that Neftali is named a correspondent for a student magazine?
(a) Santiago.
(b) Antofagasta.
(c) Concepcion.
(d) Valparaiso.

4. In the magazine where Neftali's article is published in "Fire," what does it say he will study at the university?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Creative writing.
(c) Journalism.
(d) English.

5. What does Mamadre wrap the swan in?
(a) Blanket.
(b) Cape.
(c) Shawl.
(d) Rags.

6. In "Lagoon," what type of flowers grow behind the cottage that Augusto allows Neftali to use?
(a) Poppies.
(b) Fox Ear.
(c) Chamomile.
(d) 200 pounds.Orchids.

7. What does Mamadre ask Uncle Orlando to buy while they are on vacation in "River"?
(a) Capes.
(b) Blanket.
(c) Hats.
(d) Books.

8. In "Ocean," how high is the water when Laurita stumbles?
(a) Calf high.
(b) Knee high.
(c) Ankle high.
(d) Thigh high.

9. In "Passion," what does the family have for dessert the night that Neftali is given permission to work for Uncle Orlando?
(a) Alfajores.
(b) Tres leche cake.
(c) Brazo de Reina.
(d) Chirimoya alegre.

10. What lake does Neftali think they might be able to take the swan to when he gets better?
(a) Lake Caburgua.
(b) Lake Budi.
(c) Lake Neltume.
(d) Lake Gris.

11. In "Lagoon," what does Neftali believe injured the swan?
(a) Snake.
(b) Kids.
(c) Weasel.
(d) Hunters.

12. In "Passion," where does Neftali listen to a meeting about the Mapuche?
(a) The back of the hardware store.
(b) A storekeeper's shop.
(c) Uncle Orlando's office.
(d) An abandoned shack.

13. Where did Neftali learn to swim?
(a) River.
(b) River pools.
(c) Lake.
(d) Ponds.

14. What does Mamadre hold as she stands on the shore and sees Laurita go under the water in "Ocean"?
(a) Towel.
(b) Basket.
(c) Book.
(d) Food.

15. What does Blanca give Neftali in "Love"?
(a) Pastry.
(b) Cookie.
(c) Pear.
(d) Quince.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Rodolfo been to the ocean in "River"?

2. How does Neftali find the swan in "Lagoon," when it is not in the water?

3. In "Lagoon," how many books does Augusto give Neftali to take with him to read?

4. In "River," what is Uncle Orlando's newspaper sponsoring?

5. How many summers has Neftali spent in Puerto Saavedra in "Passion"?

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