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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the priest make sure to point out?
(a) The importance of remembering the earthquake.
(b) Jerónimo's and Josefa's circumstances.
(c) Those who perished.
(d) His own survival and the survival of the church.

2. Where did Josefa go after the earthquake?
(a) To the field.
(b) The lake.
(c) The woods.
(d) A hill.

3. Who lives at the place where Jerónimo and Josefa plan to go?
(a) Jerónimo's brother and nephew.
(b) A close friend of Josefa's.
(c) Jerónimo's uncle.
(d) Josefa's sister.

4. Where is this event taking place?
(a) In the next city over.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In the city.
(d) On the beach.

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

6. What does Don refuse to do?
(a) Leave Jerónimo and Josefa behind.
(b) Listen to Jerónimo and Josefa.
(c) Give food or advice to the young couple.
(d) Listen to God.

7. Where does Josefa live?
(a) In a nearby village.
(b) In a simple hut.
(c) In a large mansion.
(d) At a convent.

8. In what year does the earthquake in the story take place?
(a) 1647.
(b) 1812.
(c) 1409.
(d) 1691.

9. Where do they plan to go after securing a loan?
(a) Portugal.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

10. What was the capital of this country at this time?
(a) Santiago.
(b) Talca.
(c) Concepcion.
(d) Punta Arenas.

11. What does the crowd do to Jerónimo and Josefa in the end?
(a) They injure them.
(b) They banish them.
(c) They kill them.
(d) They kidnap them.

12. What is the name of Don Fernando's son?
(a) Gerardo.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Alanzo.
(d) Juan.

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

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

15. What does Don ask the naval officer for?
(a) A firework.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A sword.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Don Fernando's wife injured?

2. After the earthquake, where do Jerónimo's legs carry him?

3. Where do they plan on going after the tremors stop?

4. How long is Jerónimo unconscious?

5. What is Josefa doing when Jerónimo finds her?

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