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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 is the name of Jerónimo's and Josefa's baby?
(a) Philip.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Martin.
(d) Paolo.

2. What kind of tree does the young family rest against on the night of the earthquake?
(a) A pomegranate tree.
(b) An apple tree.
(c) A lemon tree.
(d) A pear tree.

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

4. Why does the father of another baby approach Josefa?
(a) His baby is sick.
(b) His child will not stop crying.
(c) His wife is too injured to nurse their son.
(d) His wife just gave birth and he is unsure of what to do.

5. What does Jerónimo ask the crowds of people escaping the city?
(a) If Josefa is looking for him.
(b) If they have seen Josefa.
(c) If Josefa was executed.
(d) If Josefa is with her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Don Fernando's wife injured?

2. Where is Jerónimo when the story begins?

3. What does the crowd do to Jerónimo and Josefa in the end?

4. What happens after Josefa helps the father?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does the favor that Josefa agrees to do for the man have?

2. Who approaches Josefa for help?

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

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

5. What happens while Jerónimo is in his jail cell?

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

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

8. What does Jerónimo ask people on the streets?

9. What happened at the convent?

10. What does the priest preach about at the service?

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