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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Lake Ipacarai.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the women aboard the steamer treat Ella?
(a) With anger.
(b) With smugness.
(c) With kindness.
(d) With apathy.

3. Why is Marie delirious during her last days of life?
(a) From a concussion.
(b) From starvation.
(c) From blood loss.
(d) From fever.

4. At the opening of the novel, where does Ella live?
(a) In Paris.
(b) In Paraguay.
(c) In Ireland.
(d) In Russia.

5. What happens to the man who speaks out against Franco during his election?
(a) He is hanged.
(b) He is tortured to death.
(c) He is drowned.
(d) He is shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Franco nicknamed his son?

2. During what month does Ella write a letter rebuking Franco's sisters to Mathilde?

3. What is the name of the previous dictator of Paraguay, before Franco's father?

4. Which war does Dimitri leave Ella to go fight?

5. Who is Marie?

(see the answer key)

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