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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 108 to 131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frida write is "the only true reason to live for"?
(a) Learning.
(b) To paint.
(c) The revolution.
(d) To enjoy secret love.

2. How does Lowe write that Frida's understanding of Communism changes?
(a) It becomes more like a religious faith.
(b) Frida's understanding is based on what Diego Rivera teaches her.
(c) Frida becomes more and more interested in the local politics of the Communist party.
(d) She connects it to her hatred of the U.S.

3. Which of the following best describes the connection between entries in Frida's diary.
(a) They show her maturing, over the course of about 15 years.
(b) There is little continuity.
(c) They deal with the current trauma in her life.
(d) They are themed.

4. Who does Fuentes write is like Frida, "hiding her tortured body"?
(a) Maria Izquierdo.
(b) Adelitas, women involved in the Mexican Revolution.
(c) A broken Cleopatra.
(d) The Virgin of Guadalupe.

5. What significance does the figure of a foot have to Frida?
(a) Lowe writes that this was an inside joke that she had with Diego.
(b) Lowe writes it may be related to the pain in her right foot.
(c) Lowe claims it is an ancient Mayan symbol of fertility.
(d) Lowe claims that the foot has to do with Frida's desire to move more freely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Carlos Fuentes first meet Frida?

2. Who is Jaqueline Lamba?

3. Who is Jose Guadalupe Posada?

4. What does Lowe write that "naturaleza muerta" translates to in English?

5. Who did Frida write many letters to in the Diary?

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