2. Which of the following descriptions does NOT describe the state of Mathilde when the family reaches the Aquidaban River?
(a) Brittle-boned.
(b) Covered in sores.
(c) Starving.
(d) Weak.

3. Which of the following is NOT a punishment that Franco's sisters must endure?
(a) Having their dresses pulled over their heads in public.
(b) Being starved.
(c) Being publically whipped.
(d) Watching their husbands' excecutions.

4. At the time when the Brazilian steamers arrive in Asuncion, how many cannons does the city have to protect itself with?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

5. What tribe do the indigenous Indians of Paraguay belong to?
(a) Guaycuru.
(b) Vulayvulay.
(c) Xenexeca.
(d) Hepetabaro.

6. How does Franco celebrate the victory at Curupayty?
(a) By getting drunk.
(b) By promoting General Diaz.
(c) By giving his troops a day off.
(d) By looting houses.

7. Who does Ella take with her to Caacupe to rob the statues?
(a) The doctor.
(b) A priest.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her children.

8. Which of the following creatures does NOT infest Dr. Mastermind's cell?
(a) Scorpions.
(b) Maggots.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Toads.

9. When Ella returns to Paris, where does she hear that Princess Mathilde is living?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Brussels.
(c) Nice.
(d) Croatia.

10. Why do the Paraguayan forces refuse to fight alongside the indigenous Indians of the land?
(a) Because the Paraguayans are too prideful to ask for help.
(b) Because the Indians are cannibals.
(c) Because the Paraguayans are racist.
(d) Because Franco refuses to accept the help of the Indians.

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

12. How does Dona Dolores' husband die?
(a) He drowned.
(b) He was killed in the battle against Brazil.
(c) He suffered from dysentery.
(d) He was accidentally poisoned.

13. What have the Lopez children been forced to leave behind as they flee to San Fernando?
(a) Their toys.
(b) Their pets.
(c) Their money.
(d) Their wet nurses.

14. What city does Ella tell her children about while they are watching the executions?
(a) Barcelona.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Paris.
(d) Neverland.

15. Why is Dr. Mastermind arrested?
(a) For letting General Diaz die.
(b) For stealing medical supplies.
(c) He is given no reason for his arrest.
(d) For treason.