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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is Count F from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

2. How does Nicolo take on his new clerk position?
(a) With indifference.
(b) With many mistakes and misunderstandings.
(c) With much resentment toward Piachi.
(d) With great energy and success.

3. What does Elvira die of?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Plague.
(c) A high fever.
(d) Grief.

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

5. In what year does the earthquake in the story take place?
(a) 1647.
(b) 1409.
(c) 1812.
(d) 1691.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jerónimo about to do when the story begins?

2. What reason is given for Piachi's dismissal of one of his clerks?

3. Why does the father of another baby approach Josefa?

4. What is the Marquise forced to do after she awakes following the attacks?

5. What is the Marquise's father's position in the military?

(see the answer key)

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