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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What color does Ella want the Obispo Cue painted?
(a) Pink.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

7. What small animal is also aboard the steamer and acts as a constant annoyance to Ella?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A ferret.
(c) A parrot.
(d) A dog.

8. Which of Franco's sons is described as being slow and not very good at hiding?
(a) Frederico.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Pancho.
(d) Leopoldo.

9. In what month do Ella and Franco leave for Buenos Ayres?
(a) March.
(b) January.
(c) November.
(d) June.

10. How does the Humaita Fort block entrance to their rivers?
(a) With sharp metal spikes.
(b) With military men.
(c) With sandbags.
(d) With chains.

11. After a quick questioning, what ailment does Dr. Mastermind discover that Maria Olivia is suffering from?
(a) Kidney stones.
(b) Rheumatism.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Syphilis.

12. What is the name of Ella's fifth son?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Louis.
(c) Juan.
(d) Miguel.

13. Why is Marie delirious during her last days of life?
(a) From fever.
(b) From a concussion.
(c) From blood loss.
(d) From starvation.

14. Why does Franco's father have Carlos arrested?
(a) For theivery.
(b) For murder.
(c) For debts.
(d) For treason.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corinna die?

2. Which war does Dimitri leave Ella to go fight?

3. Where do Paraguayan forces find their first set of Brazilians to imprison?

4. What does Dona Ines' father do for a living?

5. What does Ella decide to name her newborn son?

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