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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does a man announce in the church?
(a) That Jerónimo and Josefa blame themselves for the earthquake.
(b) That another earthquake will take place.
(c) That Jerónimo and Josefa are present.
(d) That someone has stolen his cow.

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

4. What happens to Don's baby?
(a) It is taken away.
(b) It is stricken ill.
(c) It is killed.
(d) It is beaten.

5. Where is Don Fernando's wife injured?
(a) Her neck.
(b) Her stomach.
(c) Her pelvis.
(d) Her feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest make sure to point out?

2. What does Jerónimo do when he awakens after the earthquake?

3. Why was Jerónimo fired from his job?

4. What is Jerónimo's last name?

5. What is the name of Jerónimo's and Josefa's baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Josefa do after seeing the collapsed jail?

2. Where do Jerónimo and Josefa decide to go the morning after the earthquake?

3. What happened at the convent?

4. What is Don Fernando told on the way to the city?

5. What does the priest make sure to point out during his sermon?

6. How does Don Fernando try to help Jerónimo and Josefa?

7. Who approaches Josefa for help?

8. What does Jerónimo ask people on the streets?

9. What do Don and his wife decide to do?

10. Why is Jerónimo in jail?

(see the answer keys)

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