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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 was Josefa put in jail?
(a) She was going to leave the town.
(b) She had a child out of wedlock.
(c) She lied to her parents.
(d) She stole bread to feed her child.

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

3. How long is Jerónimo unconscious?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) An hour or so.
(c) Over an hour.
(d) A quarter of an hour.

4. What does the Count tell the family about during dinner?
(a) His experiences during the war.
(b) His experiences during his recovery.
(c) An old friend who he plans to visit.
(d) His childhood.

5. When the Count tells the Marquise that he wants to marry her, what does she tell him?
(a) She tells him that she will think about it.
(b) She tells him that she wishes for the same.
(c) She tells him to go away.
(d) She tells him that he is foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family react when the Count arrives at their home?

2. Due to the destruction, what was Josefa sure of?

3. How does the Count react after seeing the newspaper article?

4. What happened when Josefa was about to embrace the abbess?

5. What were priests running through the streets yelling?

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