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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 an ailment affecting the wounded in the hospitals of Humaita?
(a) Dysentery.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Measles.
(d) Scarlet fever.

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

3. Where is General MacMahon recalled to after the fall of Asuncion?
(a) Michigan.
(b) California.
(c) Washington.
(d) New York.

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 a baby being born.
(c) She hears a man get shot.
(d) She hears an old woman weeping.

5. Where is General Diaz injured during the torpedo strike?
(a) His neck.
(b) His arm.
(c) His face.
(d) His leg.

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

7. What is the name of the American General who is sent to guide Ella and her children to Pikysyry?
(a) MacMahon.
(b) MacDonald.
(c) McDougle.
(d) McGuff.

8. How many ships does Franco send to Riachuelto with the hopes of capturing the Brazilian fleet?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Fifty.
(c) One hundred and fifty.
(d) Five.

9. Which of the following animals does NOT live in the swamps where Pancho has stationed his men?
(a) Pirahna.
(b) Poisonous snakes.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Vampire bats.

10. 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.

11. Who does Franco blame for Miguel's death?
(a) Rosaria.
(b) Himself.
(c) Ella.
(d) Dr. Mastermind.

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

13. What is Maria Oliva's dead body wrapped in while it awaits preparations?
(a) Potato sacks.
(b) Silk fabric.
(c) Medical gauze.
(d) Newspaper.

14. Which of Ella's sons is killed during the flight from Paraguay?
(a) Pancho.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Leopoldo.
(d) Enrique.

15. What is the city of San Fernando surrounded by?
(a) Marshes.
(b) Montains.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Walls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Brazilian steamers arrive in Asuncion on the day that the people begin to riot?

2. Which of the following is NOT a punishment that Franco's sisters must endure?

3. Who does Ella take with her to Caacupe to rob the statues?

4. Whose spirit haunts Ella into her old age?

5. What does Franco demand from all the women in Paraguay to help support his war against Brazil?

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