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1. Who is Catalina and what does the reader learn about her in Chapter 1?

Catalina is the cousin of the protagonist, Noemí Taboada. Catalina recently married a man named Virgil, and has sent her uncle a concerning letter accusing Virgil of poisoning her.

2. What bargain does Noemí strike with her father in Chapter 1?

Noemí agrees to travel to the remote village where Catalina now lives and assess her situation. She will determine if Catalina is okay or if she should be transferred to Mexico City for further help. In return, her father will agree to pay for Noemí's graduate studies in anthropology.

3. What does the reader learn about El Triunfo in Chapter 2?

El Triunfo is a remote Mexican village. It is located on the side of a mountain and appears run-down and dilapidated.

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