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

2. What is Jerónimo about to do when the story begins?
(a) Meet with Josefa.
(b) Go for a swim.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Hang himself.

3. What does Jerónimo do when he awakens after the earthquake?
(a) He looks for some water.
(b) He tends to his injuries.
(c) He cleans himself off.
(d) He thanks God for his salvation.

4. What happens to Don's baby?
(a) It is beaten.
(b) It is stricken ill.
(c) It is killed.
(d) It is taken away.

5. What reminds Jerónimo of Josefa after the earthquake?
(a) The smell of lavender.
(b) A cloud shaped like Josefa.
(c) A beautiful young woman who is dead on the street.
(d) The ring on his finger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Don told about Jerónimo and Josefa?

3. What does the priest blame the earthquake on?

4. Why does the Marquise pack up her belongings, as well as her children's things?

5. Why was Josefa put in jail?

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