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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prior to his incarceration, Maurilio took what action "like a norteno," (33) according to Yesenia?
(a) Dressed.
(b) Sang.
(c) Argued with his wife.
(d) Played the guitar.

2. In what industry does Luismi believe he will eventually land a job thanks to a lover's influence?
(a) Oil.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Textiles.
(d) Petroleum.

3. For what length of time has Chabela been away from home by the time Chapter IV opens?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Months.
(c) Days.
(d) A fortnight.

4. What is the last name of the sisters famous for spreading gossip throughout the town?
(a) Mata.
(b) Marta.
(c) Guera.
(d) Casto.

5. What information is given about the familial relationship between Dona Tina and Yesenia?
(a) Yesenia is Dona Tina's niece.
(b) Yesenia is Dona Tina's daughter.
(c) Yesenia is Dona Tina's aunt.
(d) Yesenia is Dona Tina's eldest granddaughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. The boys featured in Chapter I see a corpse floating in which type of body of water?

2. At the time when Yesenia encountered her cousin Luismi for the first time in many years, how many years had it been?

3. Luismi's mother used to leave him in a crate made of what material while she conducted sex work along the highway?

4. What color is the foam surrounding the face of the corpse featured in Chapter I?

5. What kind of natural disaster happened the year the Witch's mother died?

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