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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is surprising about Senora Francisca's house?
(a) It is very gaudy.
(b) There is no furniture.
(c) She lives alone.
(d) It is very small.

2. From what point of view is this story told?
(a) First-person.
(b) Third-person.
(c) Omnipresent narrator.
(d) Multiple-person point of view.

3. According to the women in Magda's family, who is visiting Uruguay?
(a) Juan Peron.
(b) Fidel Castro.
(c) Eva Peron.
(d) Che Guevara.

4. What is Cora's religion?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Atheist.
(d) Protestant.

5. How are Margo and Raquel kept from wearing makeup?
(a) They are beaten with a belt.
(b) Their mother tells them that makeup is unattractive.
(c) They just do not like makeup.
(d) They are allergic to makeup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses Emilia about Americans?

2. What do Marco and Magda argue over in Chapter 9?

3. What special treat does Magda lie about having for breakfast?

4. With whom does Marco march on the Cerro?

5. What is Marco convinced will happen at the speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the taxi driver say that helps Magda after Jaime's death, and why does it affect her?

2. Describe Magda and Emilia's fishing spot.

3. Why does Senor Ruben's mistress come to see Senora Francisca?

4. Why does Magda lie to Gabriela about having a large breakfast?

5. What does Magda realize about Dan Mitrione?:

6. What realization does Magda have about her future while recovering from Jaime's death?

7. Why would Gabriela say that Marco will be a hard person to love?

8. What are Senora Francisca's feelings about the Tupas?

9. What is significant about Senora Francisca having a bare house?

10. Why is Marco unhappy that Magda wants to see Che speak?

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