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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 8, "Though I May Prick My Finger".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Robles' philosophy?
(a) The best job is working for the common good.
(b) His own success is also the country's.
(c) His struggle is the country's struggle.
(d) The harder he works, the more he gets.

2. Where does Robles meet the beautiful, young Mercedes?
(a) In school.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) On the Zamacona hacienda.
(d) At a party.

3. What do Gabriel and his friends do?
(a) Drive around.
(b) Go out on the town.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Sit at home.

4. What does Norma want Ixca to tell her?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That her husband loves her.
(c) That he will give her all his money.
(d) That he wants to marry her.

5. Why does a workers' strike begin?
(a) They are overworked.
(b) They are not given food.
(c) A child dies of overwork.
(d) Their pay is low.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the workers do when they are once again refused food and are laughed at?

2. What was Robles once?

3. What of Gladys' describe many traditional motifs and scenes from ancient religion?

4. What does Robles say is the challenge of the era?

5. What does Norma admit?

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