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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Melchor juxtaposes Munra's story with policing language, what identifiers are spelled out as if transmitted by radio?
(a) License plate numbers.
(b) School identification numbers.
(c) Social security numbers.
(d) Passport numbers.

2. What is revealed to be the real reason why Brando continued to go to parties at the Witch's house?
(a) He loved to hear Luismi recite poetry.
(b) He loved to hear Luismi sing.
(c) He loved to watch Luismi dance alone.
(d) He loved to dance with the Witch.

3. What is the name of the priest at Brando's mother's parish?
(a) Father Casto.
(b) Father Modesto.
(c) Father Marco.
(d) Father Lento.

4. Munra was shocked and appalled when he learned from Luismi that Norma was how many years old?
(a) 15.
(b) 31.
(c) 17.
(d) 13.

5. How old was Brando when his mother first became convinced that he was possessed by a demon?
(a) 13.
(b) 6.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what town did Munra take Norma when he finally agreed to Luismi's panicked request?

2. On what day of the week did Luismi and Brando accept a ride with Munra, according to Chapter IV?

3. It is revealed in Chapter VI that the Witch gave Luismi what amount of money to purchase cocaine for her in La Zanja?

4. How old is Luismi at the time when the narrative's main events take place?

5. What action taken by some of the parishioners at his church fascinated Brando as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What methods did Rigorito and his men use to draw the truth out of Brando in the wake of his arrest?

2. How does Melchor characterize Munra's discovery of Norma's true age?

3. What message does Melchor send about the practice of victim-blaming in Chapter V and how does she send it?

4. For what reason did Munra buy three beers for Luismi at Sarajuana's?

5. What did Brando buy with the 2,000 pesos he acquired and what does the purchase show about his character?

6. Name three elements that fuel Brando's belief that the Witch deserved to die.

7. What did the kiss symbolize between Norma and Pepe the first time it occurred and why?

8. What lie did Chabela tell the Witch in order to convince her to help Norma abort her child?

9. How does Melchor utilize sensory details in order to portray Norma's feelings about childbirth?

10. What event happened just before Brando decided to murder Luismi?

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