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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. Who is Charles Washburn?
(a) The U.S. Minister.
(b) The U.S. Senator.
(c) The U.S. President.
(d) The U.S. Secretary of Defense.

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

3. Why is Ella upset by what happens to the groom she has hired to care for her horse?
(a) She is worried that she'll have to hire a new groom.
(b) She is worried that the horse may now by traumatized.
(c) She is worried that Franco will find out what has happened.
(d) She is worried about the groom's emotions.

4. What military implement does Lieutenant Major George Thompson build at Curupayty?
(a) Watchtowers.
(b) Trenches.
(c) Docks.
(d) Forts.

5. What effect is the surge of troops having on the people of Paraguay?
(a) Fire.
(b) Famine.
(c) Drought.
(d) Flooding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nationality of Dimitri, Ella's live-in man?

2. What animal does Franco study in order to learn how to swim?

3. How many Paraguayan men escape the battle against Brazil in Riachuelto?

4. In addition to the Obispo Cue, what other building does Franco build for Ella?

5. Who is Marie?

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