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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ella respond to the death of her daughter?
(a) She is devastated.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is annoyed.
(d) She is apathetic.

2. What does Henry Kennedy do for a living?
(a) He is a blacksmith.
(b) He is an artist.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a theif.

3. How long does Corinna live before she passes away?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Five days.
(d) Five years.

4. How do the women aboard the steamer treat Ella?
(a) With apathy.
(b) With smugness.
(c) With anger.
(d) With kindness.

5. Which of the following groups of people are NOT considered a threat by Franco?
(a) The Brazilian people.
(b) The U.S. Armed Forces.
(c) The extended Lopez family, including brothers and cousins.
(d) The Argentine Republic.

6. How do Ella and Franco plan to travel to Buenos Ayres?
(a) By car.
(b) By plane.
(c) By carriage.
(d) By ship.

7. What type of resistance do the Paraguayan ground troops meet in Brazil?
(a) They meet no resistance at all as Brazil surrenders.
(b) They meet an overwhelming amount of resistance but are victorious.
(c) They meet so much resistance that they must retreat.
(d) They meet very little resistance and ease through the terrain.

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

9. What sport does Ella take up to remove her mind from Franco's affairs?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Croquet.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Horse back riding.

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

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

12. Where does Ella stay while living in Buenos Ayres?
(a) In her newly purchased estate.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) On the steamer ship.
(d) At a friend's home.

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

14. Where does Franco begin training his troops to fight?
(a) Cerro Leon.
(b) Asuncion.
(c) Monte Video.
(d) Brazilia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country does Franco constantly worry will begin fighting him for more land?

2. At the opening of the novel, where does Ella live?

3. What color is the horse that Franco purchases for Ella?

4. In his first act of presidency, who does Franco put on trial for conspiracy?

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

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