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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how many months after Violeta stops seeing Julian does he find someone else to manage his business?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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

3. In Chapter 19, how long does the curfew last?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 19 years.

4. How does Violeta identify Torito's remains in Chapter 21?
(a) His boots.
(b) The cross she made him.
(c) A cap he always wore.
(d) His jacket.

5. How long does Violeta stay in Miami while Nieves is in rehab in Chapter 15?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 6 months.

6. In Chapter 17, how does Roy find Nieves?
(a) Through a colleague.
(b) He runs into her on the street.
(c) She calls him.
(d) Through Santoro.

7. What is the name of the German commune in Violeta's country?
(a) Teltow.
(b) Esperanza.
(c) Bayern.
(d) Shonefeld.

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

9. How old does Violeta believe that Torito is in Chapter 18?
(a) 68.
(b) 71.
(c) A little over 70.
(d) A few years shy of 70.

10. Where is Nieves found in Chapter 16?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Miami.
(d) San Francisco.

11. In Chapter 17, how long of a layover does Violeta have in the capital?
(a) An hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) 90 minutes.

12. In Chapter 16, how many days after Nieves is checked into the clinic does she walk away?
(a) 14.
(b) 22.
(c) 26.
(d) 17.

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

14. What is Torito's source of income in Chapter 13?
(a) Calves.
(b) Colts.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Piglets.

15. How old is Violeta in Chapter 16?
(a) 47.
(b) 51.
(c) 49.
(d) 53.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Miss Tyalor when she dies?

2. What nationality is Zoraida Abreu?

3. During turmoil in Argentina in Chapter 20, at what embassy does Juan Martin spend five weeks?

4. In Chapter 12, what pet does Torito give Juan Martin?

5. How long after Camilo is born does a military coup overthrow the government?

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