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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Franco deliver to Ella's home, bribing the doorman to give to her?
(a) A new horse.
(b) A lacy brassiere.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) His calling card.

2. What is revealed to be Franco's biggest fear?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Heights.
(c) Water.
(d) Spiders.

3. What relationship does Carmencita have with Carlos?
(a) They were married.
(b) They were business partners.
(c) They were siblings.
(d) They were engaged.

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

5. What country does the Banda Oriental belong to?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Uraguay.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Paraguay.

6. Which country does Franco constantly worry will begin fighting him for more land?
(a) Peru.
(b) Chile.
(c) Uraguay.
(d) Brazil.

7. During what month does Ella write a letter rebuking Franco's sisters to Mathilde?
(a) October.
(b) June.
(c) December.
(d) March.

8. Where do the two Paraguayan businessmen travel without state permission?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Russia.
(d) America.

9. Which war does Dimitri leave Ella to go fight?
(a) The Balkan War.
(b) The First World War.
(c) The Crimean War.
(d) The Vietnam War.

10. What has Franco nicknamed his son?
(a) Amore.
(b) Pancho.
(c) Bebito.
(d) Hijo.

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

12. What animal does Franco ride in the military because it sits him higher than the rest of the troops?
(a) A stallion.
(b) A mule.
(c) A Clydesdale.
(d) A native Paraguayan horse.

13. Upon arriving in Buenos Ayres, how does Ella feel about Dimitri?
(a) She has completely forgotten him.
(b) She wishes him dead.
(c) She still worries about him.
(d) She is amused by their past relationship.

14. Why is General Vincent Barrios considered ill-prepared to lead the troops in battle?
(a) Becuase he is always drunk.
(b) Because he does not speak Spanish.
(c) Because he cannot read.
(d) Because he is severely overweight.

15. Which of the following is NOT a name given to Ella and Franco's sons?
(a) Manuel.
(b) Frederico.
(c) Enrique.
(d) Leopoldo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rosaria?

2. What country is Dom Pedro the president of?

3. What part of Marie's body is broken during her accident?

4. How does Franco feel when Ella finds out about his affairs?

5. Which of the following groups of people are NOT considered a threat by Franco?

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