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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 3, "Squeezed into the pajamas of a thinner time...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Gladys been doing since age thirteen?
(a) Living in the United States.
(b) Living on the streets.
(c) Raising a family.
(d) Going to to school.

2. Who is ruthlessly pushing his business interests forward by refusing to hear the case of an injured worker?
(a) Federico Robles.
(b) Ixca Cienfuegos.
(c) Gladys Garcia.
(d) Charlotte Garcia.

3. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?
(a) A citizen of Mexico City.
(b) A citizen of Buenos Aires.
(c) A writer.
(d) A bull-rider.

4. What, according to Zamacona, corrupts the citizens?
(a) The growing struggles for power.
(b) The government officials.
(c) A lack of religious belief.
(d) European power and influence.

5. From where does Gabriel return?
(a) His stint working at a U.S. factory.
(b) The Yucatan Peninsula.
(c) The Rio Grande.
(d) Mexico City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Mexico not shake?

2. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?

3. Why do Prince Vampa, Charlotte Garcia, and Natasha hold the rest of the crowd in disdain?

4. Of what does Rodrigo complain?

5. What does Norma say about literature?

(see the answer key)

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