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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Franco escapes the fall of Piribebuy, how many men are in his ragtag army?
(a) 100.
(b) 500.
(c) 5000.
(d) 1000.

2. Which of the following characters are NOT jailed together in San Fernando?
(a) Benigno Lopez.
(b) Charles Washburn.
(c) Dr. Mastermind.
(d) Vinciendo Lopez.

3. Which character is described as being "appealed" with the wasted golden opportunity for the Brazilians?
(a) Charles Washburn.
(b) Dona Ines.
(c) Dr. Kennedy.
(d) Dr. Mastermind.

4. When Ella is peacefully riding through Piribebuy, what does she hear that takes her attention away from the peacefulness of the journey?
(a) She hears a dog being beaten.
(b) She hears an old woman weeping.
(c) She hears a man get shot.
(d) She hears a baby being born.

5. Who does Ella sue in the Parisian courts?
(a) Dr. Mastermind.
(b) Dr. Kennedy.
(c) Dr. Stewart.
(d) Charles Washburn.

6. What does Franco demand from all the women in Paraguay to help support his war against Brazil?
(a) Locks of their hair.
(b) Their silks.
(c) Their food.
(d) Their jewelry.

7. What is General Robles' response to the swift defeat of the Paraguayan Navy at Riachuelto?
(a) He sends his troops into battle knowing they will be slaughtered.
(b) He pulls his troops from battle.
(c) He demands victory over Brazil from his troops.
(d) He sends his troops for reinforcement.

8. Shortly after Ella arrives in Paris, what war breaks out?
(a) The Great French War.
(b) The Franco-Prussian War.
(c) The Anglo-Martha War.
(d) The Second Hundred Years War.

9. What card game does Benigno regularly play when he returns home from exile?
(a) Poker.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Rummy.
(d) Whist.

10. To where does Colonel Thompson escape, meeting up with his brother?
(a) Buenos Ayres.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Paris.
(d) Asuncion.

11. Who does Charles Washburn think is ill-prepared to deal with arrest and torture?
(a) Vinciendo Lopez.
(b) Dr. Mastermind.
(c) Dr. Kennedy.
(d) Benigno Lopez.

12. Which of the following characters is struck by lightning but manages to survive?
(a) Ella.
(b) Franco.
(c) Dona Ines.
(d) Rosaria.

13. Who tells Benigno of the plan to overthrow Franco?
(a) Dr. Mastermind.
(b) Ella.
(c) Dr. Kennedy.
(d) Charles Washburn.

14. How many generals does Franco put in charge of his troops at the Rio Grande?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

15. What do believers donate to the statues at Caacupe?
(a) Precious metals.
(b) Blood.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Gold coins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Curupayty in relation to Humaita?

2. Which character arranges for Dr. Mastermind's release from prison?

3. What is the name of the American General who is sent to guide Ella and her children to Pikysyry?

4. How many ships does Franco send to Riachuelto with the hopes of capturing the Brazilian fleet?

5. Whose spirit haunts Ella into her old age?

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