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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mahogany Box.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Valentina upset with her godmother?
(a) For corresponding with Mathilde.
(b) For not allowing her to live with her.
(c) For Talking about Nino with a stranger.
(d) For not calling her sooner.

2. Which of the following is not one of the things Esperanza gives to Mathilde as she leaves?
(a) Copies of the condemned men's letters.
(b) The names of the recipients of the condemned men's letters.
(c) A group picture of the condemned men.
(d) The typed list of the condemned men.

3. How does Madam Conte say she is related to Valentina?
(a) Godmother.
(b) Friend.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Mother.

4. How many men accompanied the condemned men to the trench?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

5. Who writes to Mathilde in January of 1920?
(a) Celestin Poux.
(b) Captain Favourier.
(c) Veronique Passavant.
(d) Benjamin Gordes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did throwing the five men over the trench cause between the two sides?

2. What did Mathilde learn from Valentia about Ange's death?

3. Why did Angel agree to join the army?

4. What season is it as this novel opens?

5. Where did Leprince suggest Mathilde look for Celestin?

(see the answer key)

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