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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is General Vincent Barrios considered ill-prepared to lead the troops in battle?
(a) Because he does not speak Spanish.
(b) Because he is severely overweight.
(c) Becuase he is always drunk.
(d) Because he cannot read.

3. Where is San Pedro in relation to Franco's property?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) North.
(d) East.

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

5. How many siblings does Franco have?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Franco travel to Paraguay from Buenos Ayres?

2. What is the nationality of Dimitri, Ella's live-in man?

3. How old is Ella when she leaves her childhood home and changes her name?

4. Why does Ella stay behind in Buenos Ayres while Franco travels ahead?

5. How many times has Ella been married since leaving home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Isabella de Braganza, and what is her relationship to Franco?

2. How does Franco take to his new political power?

3. Who is Dona Ines?

4. What unexpected troubles arise for Franco when he declares war against Brazil?

5. Who is Henry Kennedy, and why is he living in Buenos Ayres?

6. What happens to Dr. Kennedy while on his trek across Lake Ipacarai?

7. How do the Paraguayan forces conduct themselves in battle with Brazil?

8. Why does Franco declare war against Brazil?

9. What happens when Franco tries to start a vineyard in the wooded land near his home?

10. What is Franco's first act of power in the presidency?

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