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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Nieves when she is singing for tips at hotels and casinos?
(a) 18.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

2. During turmoil in Argentina in Chapter 20, at what embassy does Juan Martin spend five weeks?
(a) French.
(b) Swedish.
(c) Norway.
(d) German.

3. What role does Juan Martin play to get to Santa Clara when he is wanted by the new government?
(a) Maid.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Servant.
(d) Cook.

4. How did Joe Santoro die?
(a) Shot in the chest.
(b) Overdosed.
(c) Stabbed.
(d) Shot in the back of the head.

5. After the coup, how long is the country in total lockdown?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 10 days.

6. After a priest finds a mass grave, who does the cardinal take to investigate in Chapter 21?
(a) Vatican ambassador, director of the Red Cross, a member of the Human rights Commission, and 2 journalists.
(b) Bishop, director of the Mennonite Central Committee, and 5 journalists.
(c) Director of Direct Relief International, another cardinal, Red cross official, and 4 journalists.
(d) A member of the Human Rights Commission, monsignor, U.S. ambassador, and 3 journalists.

7. How old is Nieves when she rescues Teresa from a fire?
(a) 17.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

8. How old is Miss Tyalor when she dies?
(a) 84.
(b) 86.
(c) 88.
(d) 82.

9. In Chapter 16, where is Nieves taken to a psychiatric ward?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Idaho.
(c) Utah.
(d) Montana.

10. How many generals are in charge after the coup?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

11. Where does Violeta eventually learn that Jaun Martin lived and worked as a journalist in Chapter 20?
(a) Chile.
(b) Peru.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Brazil.

12. What did Julian want to name his daughter?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Bessie.
(c) Bernice.
(d) Leonora.

13. In Chapter 15, what is Jaun Martin studying at the National University?
(a) Law.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Economics.
(d) Politics.

14. In Chapter 14, where does Nieves end up living?
(a) Los Vegas.
(b) New York City.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Los Angeles.

15. In Chapter 19, how many days does Violeta spend at Santa Clara awaiting new of her son and Torito?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, how does Roy find Nieves?

2. In Chapter 15, how long has it been since Roy has seen Nieves when he finds her in the "bus" (182)?

3. In Chapter 14, where does Violeta move to be near Nieves?

4. In Chapter 22, how long is it before the names of the victims from the mass grave are released?

5. In Chapter 20, how many years does Violeta spend with no news of Juan Martin?

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