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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Curupayty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ella find most attractive about Franco?
(a) His money.
(b) His sympathetic nature.
(c) His humor.
(d) His strength.

2. What is General Robles' response to the swift defeat of the Paraguayan Navy at Riachuelto?
(a) He sends his troops into battle knowing they will be slaughtered.
(b) He demands victory over Brazil from his troops.
(c) He pulls his troops from battle.
(d) He sends his troops for reinforcement.

3. Why are the horses of the Paraguayan Army dying?
(a) Because they have no pastures to graze in.
(b) Because they all have rabies.
(c) Because they are unable to reproduce.
(d) Because they have no water.

4. What color is the horse that Franco purchases for Ella?
(a) Gray.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Chestnut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Ella and Franco's trip to Buenos Ayres take them?

2. At the opening of the novel, where does Ella live?

3. How does Ella treat Marie after her accident?

4. What happens to the man who speaks out against Franco during his election?

5. How does Ella pass her time in Buenos Ayres?

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