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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Magda see Janet and other American students?
(a) Curious about their government and not unlike Uruguayan students.
(b) Self-absorbed and passive.
(c) Snobbish.
(d) Very bright and intuitive.

2. What sight awes the Uruguayan students?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) The ocean.
(c) Florida.
(d) New York City.

3. What happens after Magda hears Senora Francisca yelling?
(a) The senora shoots the lady.
(b) The senora slaps the lady.
(c) The senora throws her husband's belongings at the lady.
(d) The senora throws her husband's belongings out the window.

4. How does Senora Francisca keep her husband from spending any more money?
(a) She buys all new furniture and sends him the bill.
(b) She gives all his money to his mistress.
(c) She burns all of his money.
(d) She puts a freeze on his bank account.

5. What confuses Emilia about Americans?
(a) How serious they are about their work.
(b) How seriously they take their religion.
(c) How angry they are at their government.
(d) How free they are with their love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter17, what does Magda overhear from her employer that disturbs her?

2. Who is the mysterious woman in Chapter 6?

3. How does Magda feel about her American family?

4. What is shocking about the woman who comes to the barrio?

5. Who else does Magda believe visits Senora Francisca at night?

(see the answer key)

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