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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alberto say Skinny took him to a different bar that was dark and dirty in Part Two, Chapter 2?
(a) Arica Avenue
(b) Francisco Pizarro Avenue
(c) The Bellavista Plaza
(d) Sáenz Peña Avenue

2. Ricardo’s father tells Alberto that they’ve operated on his son how many times when they meet in the halls of the infirmary in Part Two, Chapter 1?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 2

3. Who sleeps in the upper bunk in Cava’s room in Part One, Chapter 1?
(a) Marcela
(b) Alberto
(c) Curly
(d) Vallano

4. Lt. Huarina is said to own a small store where, in Part One, Chapter 6?
(a) Los Barrios
(b) Cajamarca
(c) Trujillo
(d) Chimbote

5. What does Lt. Gamboa say he always does when he is Officer of the Guard to pass the time in Part One, Chapter 8?
(a) He watches television
(b) He daydreams
(c) He plays solitaire
(d) He studies

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator of Part One, Chapter 3 opens the chapter saying “I was in Sáenz Peña and when I left I was going back to” where on foot?

2. Where does the narrator of Part One, Chapter 5 tell his mother he’s going to have lunch with a friend?

3. What answer does Calzada receive when he asks, “When are they going to strip off his insignia?” in Part One, Chapter 8?

4. What do Alberto’s mother’s women friends come over to play every afternoon in Part One, Chapter 4?

5. What day of the week is it in the beginning of Part One, Chapter 8, when Lt. Gamboa prepares for field exercises?

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