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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 6, "Federico Robles".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Juan and Rosa Morales able to spend a rare night out at a cheap restaurant?
(a) They get the night off from work.
(b) They win the lottery.
(c) They are lucky at the races.
(d) A wealthy man drops his wallet.

2. What does Robles believe he has earned the right to do?
(a) Go on a vacation.
(b) Take the day off from work.
(c) Sleep in.
(d) Elevate himself about the bankrupt nonentities forever.

3. What does Gervasio insist that the group do?
(a) Go their separate ways.
(b) Go in small groups.
(c) Run the other way.
(d) Stick together.

4. What does Norma say about literature?
(a) It is boring and worthless.
(b) It is the most precious art form.
(c) It is just as important as a nice handbag.
(d) It is a waste of time.

5. What is Norma's main worry?
(a) How to get more admiration and attention.
(b) Keeping her wealth.
(c) When she will have children.
(d) Whether or not her husband loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?

2. What do most of the characters do after the party?

3. What, according to Zamacona, corrupts the citizens?

4. What does Dona Lorenza believe about the political and economic shifts?

5. What does Dona Lorenza impress upon her tiny new grandson, Benjamin?

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