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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Makina say is a "slippery bitch" (11)?
(a) The city.
(b) The river.
(c) The earth.
(d) The old mine.

2. What shape does the sinkhole take when it is done sinking?
(a) A perfect circle.
(b) A narrow horizontal cavern.
(c) A long oval.
(d) A wide tear.

3. Where does Makina find Mr. Double-U?
(a) In the train station.
(b) At his restaurant.
(c) In his office.
(d) In the Turkish baths.

4. What does Makina say is called for, when she refuses the pulque the bartender brings out?
(a) Insults.
(b) Negotiation.
(c) Insolence.
(d) Contrition.

5. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?
(a) Having a meal.
(b) Playing dominoes.
(c) Reading the paper.
(d) Having a sauna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the sinkhole already swallowed?

2. What does Makina drink with Mr. Double-U?

3. What did Makina help Mr. Q with a few years ago?

4. Where does Makina meet Mr. Aitch?

5. How does Makina avoid being drowned when their inner tube flips in the river?

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