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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Earthquake in Chile.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jerónimo when the story begins?
(a) In a jail cell.
(b) By a river.
(c) At home.
(d) In a field.

2. What did Josefa pray for after the earthquake?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Her baby's soul.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Jerónimo's soul.

3. What place is the Marquise's father ordered to defend?
(a) The government residence.
(b) The tower.
(c) The bridge.
(d) The citadel.

4. Why does the Count want to marry the Marquise?
(a) To deal with his loneliness.
(b) To produce an heir to his fortune.
(c) To pacify his soul.
(d) To get a hold of her fortune.

5. Who lives at the place where Jerónimo and Josefa plan to go?
(a) Josefa's sister.
(b) Jerónimo's uncle.
(c) Jerónimo's brother and nephew.
(d) A close friend of Josefa's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Marquise react to the news about the Count?

2. Why do they want to go to this place after securing a loan?

3. What is the name of Don Fernando's wife?

4. When did Josefa give birth?

5. Where does Josefa live?

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