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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the Obispo Cue, what other building does Franco build for Ella?
(a) An opera house.
(b) A horse stable.
(c) A swimming arena.
(d) A sauna/steamroom.

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

3. Who does Ella have trouble conversing with aboard the steamer?
(a) Rosaria.
(b) The other female passengers.
(c) Dr. Kennedy.
(d) Her newborn son.

4. What color does Ella want the Obispo Cue painted?
(a) Green.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Yellow.

5. How many Paraguayan men escape the battle against Brazil in Riachuelto?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Four.
(d) Thirteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maria Oliva's dead body wrapped in while it awaits preparations?

2. What is the name of Ella's fifth son?

3. Who writes letters home to Yvette pretending to be Maria?

4. What does Ella decide to name her newborn son?

5. Why do the Paraguayan forces refuse to fight alongside the indigenous Indians of the land?

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