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

2. Due to the destruction, what was Josefa sure of?
(a) That she would die.
(b) That her mother was dead.
(c) That Jerónimo was dead.
(d) That her child was dead.

3. How does "The Marquise of O-" conclude?
(a) The Marquise becomes sick and abandons her children as she flees to the country.
(b) The Count and the Marquise are unable to get along and part ways quietly.
(c) The Count dies in combat and the Marquise moves in with her parents.
(d) The Marquise and the Count get married a second time and live happily.

4. What does the Marquise's brother tell her as she is leaving the house?
(a) That she is a good person.
(b) That she is no longer welcome at the family home.
(c) That she must leave the children behind.
(d) That she will never be forgiven.

5. How many children is the Marquise raising?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reminds Jerónimo of Josefa after the earthquake?

2. What kind of tree does the young family rest against on the night of the earthquake?

3. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?

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

5. Why was Josefa going to embrace the abbess?

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