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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. Why was Josefa put in jail?
(a) She was going to leave the town.
(b) She had a child out of wedlock.
(c) She stole bread to feed her child.
(d) She lied to her parents.

2. What does the Marquise's brother tell her as she is leaving the house?
(a) That she is no longer welcome at the family home.
(b) That she is a good person.
(c) That she must leave the children behind.
(d) That she will never be forgiven.

3. What nationality was the author of "Marquise of O-"?
(a) German.
(b) Austrian.
(c) Belgian.
(d) Russian.

4. How does the Marquise intend to live her life after she leaves the family home?
(a) For her children.
(b) To the full.
(c) In solitude.
(d) In mourning.

5. What does the crowd do to Jerónimo and Josefa in the end?
(a) They kill them.
(b) They injure them.
(c) They kidnap them.
(d) They banish them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to the destruction, what was Josefa sure of?

2. How many children is the Marquise raising?

3. How do the Count and the Marquise live until after the baby is born?

4. What does Jerónimo do when he awakens after the earthquake?

5. What is the Marquise's given name?

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