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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Foundling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was unique about Elvira's childhood home?
(a) It had beams which stuck out over water.
(b) It was in a remote location away from water.
(c) It had five floors.
(d) It was made of wood and straw.

2. What was Elvira's father's occupation?
(a) He was a weaver.
(b) He was a bartender.
(c) He was a mason.
(d) He was a dyer.

3. How does Elvira react when she hears of Piachi's son's death?
(a) She faints.
(b) She is unable to hold back tears.
(c) She is secretly pleased.
(d) She runs to church to pray.

4. What happened to the convent where the baby was being cared for?
(a) It was looted.
(b) It caught on fire.
(c) It collapsed immediately.
(d) Nothing happened to it.

5. What does the Marquise request when she writes to her parents?
(a) The Marquise requests that the father of the baby be sent to the house in V**.
(b) The Marquise requests that her belongings be sent to her.
(c) The Marquise requests that her children be allowed to visit their grandfather on occasion.
(d) The Marquise requests that her parents never try to contact her again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many children is the Marquise raising?

3. What were people doing when Jerónimo and Josefa awoke the morning after the earthquake?

4. What is well-known about Nicolo's marriage?

5. What is Piachi a sworn enemy of?

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