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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: Aquidaban River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters is NOT one of Ella's ladies in waiting?
(a) Senora Juliana.
(b) Senora Dona Dolores.
(c) Dona Juana.
(d) Dona Isidora.

2. How does Franco travel to Paraguay from Buenos Ayres?
(a) By taxi.
(b) By mule.
(c) By boat.
(d) By carriage.

3. How many innocent people are put into prisons during the dictatorship prior to Franco's father taking power?
(a) Hundreds of men.
(b) Thousands of men.
(c) No innocent men were put in prison.
(d) One million men.

4. Which of the following descriptions does NOT describe the state of Mathilde when the family reaches the Aquidaban River?
(a) Starving.
(b) Brittle-boned.
(c) Weak.
(d) Covered in sores.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What material is being used, for the first time in Paraguay, to build the Obispo Cue?

2. Why does Franco's father have Carlos arrested?

3. What country is Dom Pedro the president of?

4. What country does the Banda Oriental belong to?

5. What does Pancho do when he finally catches his younger brother in the garden?

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