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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 does the mysterious woman reveal to Senora Francisca?
(a) Senor Ruben is very ill.
(b) She is Senor Ruben's first wife.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Her husband spends most of his money on his mistress.

2. What historical event happens two months prior to the Uruguayan students' arrival?
(a) The assassination of Bobby Kennedy.
(b) The assassination of John Lennon.
(c) The assassination of John Kennedy.
(d) The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

3. What do Magda and Emilia hear being spoke about at Senora Francisca's home?
(a) The Holocaust.
(b) The anti-terrorist group.
(c) The war in Europe.
(d) The revolution.

4. What do the women of Magda's family feel they do not appreciate anymore?
(a) Being forced to stay at home.
(b) Being ignored by the men.
(c) Being treated as equals.
(d) Being catcalled by the men.

5. Why does Emilia agree to go to the speech?
(a) She wants to keep an eye on Magda.
(b) She wants to spend time with Marco.
(c) She wants to see if her mother is being honest about her part in Che's visit.
(d) She has a crush on Che.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Magda and Emilia hide in Gabriela's wagon?

2. Why are the women fearful for the American woman?

3. What does "tias" mean?

4. What does Magda do when she hears Josefa's stories?

5. What is the ethnicity of Magda's barrio?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is scandalous about una casa de cita in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Marco object to Jaime being in Magda's life?

5. How did Magda's town get its name?

6. Describe Magda and Emilia's fishing spot.

7. Why does Wentworth have Emilia arrested?

8. How does Senora Francisca plan to support herself and her daughters? Why does she take this action?

9. What is Marco's role in the government and with the Tupas? Explain.

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

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