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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. What is the Marquise's father's position in the military?
(a) He is a colonel.
(b) He is a captain.
(c) He is a brigadier.
(d) He is a general.

2. What does the Marquise's mother give the Marquise after her examination?
(a) A letter from her father.
(b) Some money.
(c) A hug.
(d) Some luggage to fill with her belongings.

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

4. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?
(a) Because her abdomen begins to swell.
(b) Because she has trouble breathing.
(c) Because her feet ache.
(d) She has a mysterious rash on her arms and legs.

5. How does the Count react after seeing the newspaper article?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Confused.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the father of another baby describe the earthquake?

3. How does Don's wife react to the news of her son?

4. Why was Josefa going to embrace the abbess?

5. What does the crowd do to Jerónimo and Josefa in the end?

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