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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Josefa was about to embrace the abbess?
(a) The convent fell on top of the abbess and the nuns.
(b) The abbess fainted.
(c) A woman caught on fire.
(d) The nuns pushed her away.

2. What is the name of the river which "rolled toward" Jerónimo?
(a) Calbuco River.
(b) Dillo River.
(c) Renegado River.
(d) Mapocho River.

3. What happens after Josefa helps the father?
(a) The survivors give blankets and medicine to the young couple.
(b) Josefa and Jerónimo are accepted into the group of survivors.
(c) The father weeps.
(d) The father gives Josefa food.

4. Why was Josefa going to embrace the abbess?
(a) Out of remorse.
(b) Out of relief.
(c) Out of love.
(d) Out of fear.

5. What makes Piachi cry when he gets into his carriage?
(a) The empty seat beside him.
(b) His son's abandoned toys.
(c) Dust in his eye.
(d) The thought of telling Elvira what has happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Marquise's father often referred to in the story?

2. Where does Jerónimo find Josefa?

3. What was Elvira's father's occupation?

4. What reminds Jerónimo of Josefa after the earthquake?

5. After hearing the news of the Count, what does the Marquise start to feel?

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