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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Viceroy dine with Rodrigo?
(a) He visits Rodrigo to warn him to threaten to strip him of his Indians if he is lenient with them.
(b) He dines with Rodrigo because he has heard rumors of Citlali's exquisite cooking.
(c) He dines at Rodrigo's home when he brings news of an Indian uprising.
(d) He visits Rodrigo to congratulate him on his new encomienda.

2. In chapter four, which character makes sloppy attempts to use elevated language?
(a) Rodrigo.
(b) Cuquita.
(c) Anacreonte.
(d) Citlali.

3. What kind of quotes are found at the beginning and end of the first chapter?
(a) Quotes from Aztec poetry.
(b) Quotes from a popular television personality.
(c) Quotes from cookbooks.
(d) Quotes from modern songs.

4. According to the narrator in chapter two, what is the greatest reward a human being can ever experience?
(a) The removal of all hate in the heart.
(b) Meeing the Creator.
(c) Creating art.
(d) The meeting of a twin soul.

5. When Cuquita tries to rush into her home at the beginning of chapter seven, what impedes her speedy entrance?
(a) A person begging for spare change.
(b) CD vendors who have set up a stall outside her home.
(c) Her large, drunken husband blocking her way.
(d) The police who want to interrogate her.

6. Where does Azucena apply for a job in chapter four?
(a) A local drugstore.
(b) At the Mexico City Spacebus Central Station.
(c) The Center for the Oversight of Previous Existences.
(d) The National Center for Early Childhood Development.

7. Who is Cuquita?
(a) Azucena's Guardian Angel.
(b) Rodrigo's boss.
(c) Azucena's apartment supervisor.
(d) Rodrigo's mother.

8. Who narrates the second chapter?
(a) Rodrigo.
(b) Anacreonte.
(c) Citlali.
(d) Azucena.

9. What does the coyote at the end of chapter four try to sell Azucena?
(a) A body.
(b) Illegal music.
(c) A silver spoon.
(d) Plant speakers.

10. According to the Law of Love, how many lives does a person need to live in order to arrive at the greatest reward a human can ever have?
(a) 14,000 lives.
(b) 100 community service hours.
(c) 1,000 lives.
(d) 10,000 lives.

11. Who controls the sale of records, stereos, cassettes, and CDs?
(a) The Interplanetary Office for Copyright Protection.
(b) The Director of Public Health.
(c) The Center for Music and the Healing Arts.
(d) The Center for the Elimination of Piracy.

12. At the end of chapter two, what does Anacreonte tell Azucena she needs to do before Rodrigo visits her apartment?
(a) Meditate in order to calm her spirit.
(b) Call the proper authorities to let them know that she is ready for their meeting.
(c) Turn off the auric field around her apartment.
(d) Brush her teeth.

13. What does Anacreonte claim happens to what is internal?
(a) It becomes external.
(b) When it is sufficiently explored, it becomes a great source of energy.
(c) It changes the laws that govern our reality.
(d) It can be shared with others to benefit humanity.

14. What does Azucena do with the dead body that she finds in chapter seven?
(a) She takes it to the police department.
(b) She sends it home via aerophone.
(c) She leaves it on Cuquita's doorstep.
(d) She burries it in the apartment courtyard.

15. What frustrates Anacreonte about Azucena?
(a) She refuses to look for a job.
(b) She constantly interrupts.
(c) She does not follow orders.
(d) She insists on breaking the Law of Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodrigo think of Azucena's smile and overall appearance?

2. After making love, what brings Rodrigo and Azucena "back to earth"?

3. What is the song at the beginning of chapter five about?

4. What does the Law of Love state about what happens when hatred is planted in our heats by others?

5. Where does Anacreonte say that truth is found?

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