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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. How does the family react when the Count arrives at their home?
(a) They are indifferent.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They are relieved.
(d) They are distraught.

2. What does the family wonder about the Count?
(a) Whether or not he is wealthy.
(b) Whether or not he is sane.
(c) Whether or not he is married.
(d) Whether or not he is fertile.

3. What does the Marquise's father reach for as she pleads her case?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A letter opener.
(d) A match.

4. What does the paperwork that the Count gives to the Marquise state?
(a) In the event of his death, the Marquise's father will have control of his estate.
(b) In the event of his death, the Marquise will inherit his entire estate.
(c) In the event of his death, his child will inherit his entire estate.
(d) In the event of his death,his estate will be donated to the charity of the Marquise's choosing.

5. What is the name of Jerónimo's and Josefa's baby?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Martin.
(c) Paolo.
(d) Philip.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Count, what is the Marquise more of than the rest of them?

2. What day is the baby's father supposed to arrive?

3. What does the Marquise's mother try to get the Marquise to guess?

4. What does the priest make sure to point out?

5. Why does the family try to persuade the Count to stay at the house?

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