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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 sent to San Pedro in a form of banishment?
(a) Padre Maiz.
(b) Benigno.
(c) Chief Justice Lescano.
(d) Dona Juana.

2. When Ella thinks about leaving Franco, where does she desire to go?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

3. Who is Rosaria?
(a) A wet nurse.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) A chemist.
(d) A grocer.

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

5. Which of Franco's sons is already showing his tendency toward being unemotional?
(a) Frederico.
(b) Pancho.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Leopoldo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribe do the indigenous Indians of Paraguay belong to?

2. What does Franco demand from all the women in Paraguay to help support his war against Brazil?

3. How many innocent people are put into prisons during the dictatorship prior to Franco's father taking power?

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

5. What is General Diaz doing when he is hit during the torpedo strike?

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