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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how long has the murder of Indians been going on?
(a) Since the 18th century.
(b) Since the 15th century.
(c) Since the 17th century.
(d) Since the 16th century.

2. How many years does Josephine work as an English teacher at a girls' school?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 25 years.

3. According to rumor, how many enemy planes is Julian Bravo been said to have downed with his Spitfire?
(a) 79.
(b) More than 80.
(c) 86.
(d) About 90.

4. When do Fabian and Violeta marry?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1946.

5. How tall is Miss Taylor in Chapter 4?
(a) 5 feet.
(b) 5 feet 1 inch.
(c) 5 feet 2 inches.
(d) 5 feet 3 inches.

6. How old is Miss Josephine Taylor when she comes to be Violeta's governess?
(a) 24.
(b) 31.
(c) 30s.
(d) 20s.

7. When does Violeta remember that Fabian found a way to preserve the semen from cattle?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1970s.

8. In the preface, when does Violet write to Camilo?
(a) November 2020.
(b) October. 2020.
(c) September 2020.
(d) August 2020.

9. In Chapter 8, how many suitcases does Violeta take to Sacramento?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

10. In Chapter 10, what food does Julian bring to his room for Violeta?
(a) Bread, cheese, smoked salmon, grapes, and a bottle of wine.
(b) Bread, cheese, roast beef, apples, and a bottle of wine.
(c) Bread cheese, chicken, raspberries, and a bottle of wine.
(d) Bread, cheese, ham, oranges, and a bottle of wine.

11. In Chapter 2, how long has it been since Violeta's maternal grandmother has said a word?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 4 years.

12. In Chapter 7, what is the name of the Schmidt-Engler hotel?
(a) Pierdrei.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Metropol.
(d) Elysee.

13. How old is Violeta when a chief asks for her hand in marriage for one of his sons?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

14. How does Arsenio kill himself?
(a) Shotgun.
(b) Hangs himself.
(c) Pills.
(d) Revolver.

15. How old is Violeta when her mother dies?
(a) 22.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 23.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after the Spanish flu struck Europe and the U.S., does it reach where Violeta's family live in South America?

2. How large is the largest group of students the Rivases are able to gather in some settlements?

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

4. What is Fabian's occupation?

5. Who did Arsenio support besides his wife and children?

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