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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: “The Fire”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Italian monk that is working with the children when Natalia and Zora arrive to administer their vaccines in Chapter 5: "The Orphanage"?
(a) Fra Antun.
(b) Dominic Lazlo.
(c) Dr. Srdjan.
(d) Fra Parso.

2. What is the name of the town where Natalia's grandfather has died in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Vojvodja.
(b) Zdrevkov.
(c) Brejevina.
(d) Zobov.

3. In what year does Natalia's grandfather say he met Natalia's grandmother in Chapter 2: "The War"?
(a) 1933.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1948.

4. What contraband "gift" does Natalia's teacher bring to the class to dissect in Chapter 2: "The War"?
(a) A bullfrog.
(b) A pair of lungs.
(c) A heart.
(d) A pig fetus.

5. How old are the two boys that appear sick and are working along with the diggers in Chapter 3: "The Diggers"?
(a) About thirteen.
(b) About six.
(c) About nine.
(d) About fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from Chapter 6: "The Fire" refers to patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship?

2. What is the name of Natalia's teacher when she is fourteen in Chapter 2: "The War"?

3. What is the name of Barba Ivan's wife in the novel?

4. Where is Natalia working on a goodwill mission to inoculate the children at an orphanage in Chapter 1: "The Coast"?

5. What is the name of the monk's father that hosts Natalia and Zora in his and his wife's home in Chapter 1: "The Coast"?

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