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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: San Fernando.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What have the Lopez children been forced to leave behind as they flee to San Fernando?
(a) Their pets.
(b) Their money.
(c) Their wet nurses.
(d) Their toys.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the treatments that Franco's sisters give to Ella?
(a) Refusing to talk to her.
(b) Hiding food from her.
(c) Ridiculing her clothes.
(d) Spitting on her.

3. When Franco begins his war with Brazil, who does he liken himself to in battle?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) George Washington.
(c) God.
(d) His father.

4. Why does the bishop refuse to baptize Juan Francisco?
(a) Because Franco and Ella aren't married.
(b) Because Franco and Ella aren't members of the church.
(c) Because he believes the baby is possessed.
(d) Because the bishop has been paid to ignore Ella's request.

5. What type of resistance do the Paraguayan ground troops meet in Brazil?
(a) They meet no resistance at all as Brazil surrenders.
(b) They meet an overwhelming amount of resistance but are victorious.
(c) They meet so much resistance that they must retreat.
(d) They meet very little resistance and ease through the terrain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many innocent people are put into prisons during the dictatorship prior to Franco's father taking power?

2. At the time when the Brazilian steamers arrive in Asuncion, how many cannons does the city have to protect itself with?

3. Why is General Vincent Barrios considered ill-prepared to lead the troops in battle?

4. How many Brazilian steamers arrive in Asuncion on the day that the people begin to riot?

5. How does the Humaita Fort block entrance to their rivers?

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