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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rita help the wives?
(a) She teaches them English.
(b) She helps with gardening.
(c) She watches the children.
(d) She shops for them.

2. How does Rita feel about her Jewish background?
(a) She is very proud of her heritage.
(b) She resents her background.
(c) It seems unimportant to her.
(d) She takes her customs and religion very seriously.

3. Why does Rita leave Bali to go the United States?
(a) She doesn't want to be reminded of Tu Nini.
(b) To check on her mother.
(c) She wants to get an apartment.
(d) She is tired of Bali.

4. On what do they tour the islands?
(a) A tour boat.
(b) A beat-up converted fishing boat.
(c) A friend's sailboat.
(d) A sleek cruiser.

5. How does Rita feel after the ceremony?
(a) It feels natural to celebrate the spirit moving on.
(b) She is horrified that this might happen to her.
(c) She is disgusted.
(d) She much prefers the burials back home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rita climb the mountains?

2. What does Rita realize when she goes to pay for her store purchases?

3. Why do they leave the restaurant?

4. What response does Rita get when she asks about life in El Salvador?

5. With whom does Rita stay when she arrives in Bali?

(see the answer key)

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