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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 & Translator's note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Makina describe Chucho’s appearance?
(a) More relaxed.
(b) Cleaner.
(c) Brighter.
(d) Varnished over.

2. What does Mr. Aitch wait to do, before he gives Makina the thing he wants her to deliver?
(a) Knock back her drink.
(b) Kiss his ring.
(c) Swear an oath.
(d) Give him some information.

3. What is in the folder the man gives Makina at the end of the story?
(a) A note from Cora.
(b) Money to take her home.
(c) A letter from Mr. Aitch.
(d) A new identity.

4. What does Makina say to herself when the ground lurches, at the beginning of the book?
(a) "Here it comes."
(b) "I’m not going to die here."
(c) "I’m dead."
(d) "This isn’t happening."

5. Who does Makina think when her acquaintance recognizes her?
(a) That she must look terrible.
(b) That she must be filthy.
(c) That she is very hungry.
(d) That she must still inspire fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Makina find when she arrives at the land her brother had gone to see?

2. What does Makina’s brother say happened after he went to the land?

3. What does Makina think the folding chairs look like, at the stadium?

4. What did the family expect Makina’s brother to do for them?

5. Why did Makina’s brother not return home?

(see the answer key)

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