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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. What was the capital of this country at this time?
(a) Talca.
(b) Concepcion.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Punta Arenas.

2. When the Count arrives at the house for a visit, what does he do?
(a) He proposes to the Marquise.
(b) He plans a party in the Marquise's honor.
(c) He tells the Marquise that her attackers have been dealt with.
(d) He offers to buy the Marquise's home from her.

3. How does the family feel about the Count's behavior?
(a) They are shocked by it.
(b) They are distressed by it.
(c) They are embarrassed by it.
(d) They are angered by it.

4. What kind of tree does the young family rest against on the night of the earthquake?
(a) An apple tree.
(b) A pear tree.
(c) A lemon tree.
(d) A pomegranate tree.

5. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?
(a) Because her abdomen begins to swell.
(b) Because she has trouble breathing.
(c) She has a mysterious rash on her arms and legs.
(d) Because her feet ache.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Marquise and her children move in with her parents?

2. What is the name of Don Fernando's son?

3. When the Count tells the Marquise that he wants to marry her, what does she tell him?

4. What has the Marquise sworn never to do again?

5. Why was Josefa put in jail?

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