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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Count locate the Marquise?
(a) He sneaks into the backyard.
(b) He waits until the Marquise goes for a walk.
(c) He breaks down the door.
(d) He bribes the porter.

2. After the earthquake, where do Jerónimo's legs carry him?
(a) In the same direction that the other survivors are going.
(b) Towards the sun's rays.
(c) To an old meeting place.
(d) Wherever a woman's dress flaps in the wind.

3. How does the father of another baby describe the earthquake?
(a) "...devil's anger."
(b) "...that hour which made us all unhappy."
(c) "...the moment the earth was angry."
(d) "...the unforgettable force."

4. What is the Marquise's father often referred to in the story?
(a) The commandment.
(b) The commodore.
(c) The commandant.
(d) The commander.

5. What did the Count see a vision of?
(a) A butterfly.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) The Marquise.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nicolo when he is first seduced?

2. Why does the Count want to marry the Marquise?

3. What is said to be Nicolo's two passions?

4. How does Nicolo's wife die?

5. What is Piachi's first name?

(see the answer key)

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