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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 64-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Grandmother think is wrong with the neighborhoods where she could afford to buy a house in Chicago?
(a) They are too close to the "L".
(b) They are too close to the interstate.
(c) They are filled with low-class Mexicans.
(d) They are in the inner city.

2. Inocencio says that his stories about life are not stories, but rather ______________.
(a) fables.
(b) myths.
(c) lies.
(d) histories.

3. What does Celaya's mother tell her father when he catches her?
(a) She has fallen in love with someone else.
(b) She doesn't want to go home yet.
(c) Their marriage is over.
(d) She has a bad migraine.

4. With whom was the Awful Grandmother sent to live after her mother died?
(a) Aunty Fina.
(b) Uncle Gomez.
(c) Aunty Maria.
(d) Aunty Lucia.

5. Who is not pleased that Narciso is having sex with Soledad when they are not married?
(a) Regina.
(b) Celine.
(c) Eleuterio.
(d) Soledad.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did Soledad's child devote his time?

2. What does Soledad think when her son is born?

3. Why does Narciso need surgery?

4. What does Celaya realize that she knows nothing about?

5. Why is the Awful Grandmother angry at Celaya's mother?

(see the answer key)

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