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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the treatments that Franco's sisters give to Ella?
(a) Spitting on her.
(b) Ridiculing her clothes.
(c) Hiding food from her.
(d) Refusing to talk to her.

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

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 about the groom's emotions.
(c) She is worried that the horse may now by traumatized.
(d) She is worried that Franco will find out what has happened.

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

5. Why does Ella stay behind in Buenos Ayres while Franco travels ahead?
(a) Becuase she is ill.
(b) To purchase a home.
(c) Because she doesn't want to meet Franco's family.
(d) To have the baby.

6. What is the name of the lake that Dr. Kennedy hopes to trek?
(a) Lake Ipacari.
(b) Lake Mojambishu.
(c) Lake Cowasack.
(d) Lake Lalurna.

7. Who writes the letter to Franco declaring him President of Paraguay?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) No letter arrives, Franco declares himself President.
(c) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(d) Dona Ines.

8. What does Ella decide to name her newborn son?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Christos.
(c) Juan.
(d) Miguel.

9. How does Franco feel when Ella finds out about his affairs?
(a) He feels guilty over being found out.
(b) He feels nothing toward Ella's grief.
(c) He feels betrayed by Ella's snooping.
(d) He feels entitled to as many women as he chooses.

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

11. In what country is Franco's father president?
(a) Chile.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Paraguay.
(d) Uraguay.

12. What material is being used, for the first time in Paraguay, to build the Obispo Cue?
(a) Gold.
(b) Granite.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Marble.

13. What does Charles Washburn think of the Lopez dynasty?
(a) That they are a sound political party.
(b) That they are an empire.
(c) That they are a monarchy.
(d) That they are a tyranny.

14. How does Ella treat Marie after her accident?
(a) She leaves her behind.
(b) She sends a letter wishing Marie well.
(c) She stays by her side.
(d) She prays feverishly.

15. What is Ella doing when her water breaks?
(a) Taking a bath.
(b) Shopping for new shoes.
(c) Traveling back to the city.
(d) Writing a letter to Dimitri.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters is typically the only one to parent Franco's sons?

3. What does Henry Kennedy do for a living?

4. Who does Franco put in charge of ground forces in Brazil?

5. What type of resistance do the Paraguayan ground troops meet in Brazil?

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