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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 does the Marquise pack up her belongings, as well as her children's things?
(a) Her cousin in the next town is in need of care.
(b) She wishes to run her own household.
(c) She believes her father wants to kill her.
(d) She feels shame in front of her parents.

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

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

4. What has the Marquise sworn never to do again?
(a) Trust a man.
(b) Bear a child.
(c) Marry.
(d) Fall in love.

5. Why does the family try to persuade the Count to stay at the house?
(a) Because the war makes it dangerous to travel.
(b) The Count is injured.
(c) The family wishes to throw a party in his honor.
(d) So that he and the Marquise can get to know each other better.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jerónimo find Josefa?

2. What do people believe of Josefa's fate?

3. What does the Marquise's brother tell her as she is leaving the house?

4. How does the earthquake help Jerónimo?

5. What is Jerónimo's last name?

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