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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Marko Kusanovic emigrate from in the late 1800s?
(a) Slovenia.
(b) Serbia.
(c) Hungary.
(d) Croatia.

2. When does Part 1, take place?
(a) 1930-1950.
(b) 1920-1940.
(c) 1910-1930.
(d) 1940-1970.

3. How long was Arsenio able to hold off the banks and creditors in Chapter 5?
(a) 2 years.
(b) A year.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 18 months.

4. What is the official cause of Arsenio's death?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Kidney failure.
(d) Heart attack.

5. How old is Violeta when her father dies?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. In normal times, how many afternoons a month are the maids, cook, and washing woman off?

2. How old is Jose Antonio in Chapter 3?

3. About how many women attend the bridal shower for one of the Del Valle nieces in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 8, how many suitcases does Violeta take to Sacramento?

5. How many years did Marko Kusanovic work for Arsenio until the mill closed?

(see the answer key)

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