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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Foundling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Count give up by signing some papers from the Marquise's father?
(a) He gives up his inheritance.
(b) He gives up his self-respect.
(c) He gives up his conjugal rights.
(d) He gives up his title.

2. What does Piachi do for Nicolo when he is sixty years old?
(a) Piachi buys Nicolo a house.
(b) Piachi signs over his fortune to Nicolo.
(c) Piachi give Nicolo a promotion at work.
(d) Piachi adopts Nicolo officially.

3. What does the Marquise request when she writes to her parents?
(a) The Marquise requests that the father of the baby be sent to the house in V**.
(b) The Marquise requests that her belongings be sent to her.
(c) The Marquise requests that her children be allowed to visit their grandfather on occasion.
(d) The Marquise requests that her parents never try to contact her again.

4. What does Nicolo do while Piachi cries during their ride home?
(a) Plays with Piachi's son's toys.
(b) Cracks nuts open with his teeth.
(c) Pretends to be asleep.
(d) Watches the scenery outside.

5. How does the earthquake help Jerónimo?
(a) It clears a pathway to Josefa.
(b) It distracts him from killing himself.
(c) It causes the walls around him to collapse.
(d) It distracts his enemies so that he can leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first seduces Nicolo?

2. How does Nicolo react when he finds that the locked room is empty?

3. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?

4. What were priests running through the streets yelling?

5. What had Josefa done after the earthquake?

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