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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. How does Rodrigo Pola feel at the party?
(a) Excited to be around the celebrities.
(b) Slightly sick.
(c) Insecure and unsure of what to do.
(d) Slightly superior to the crowd but attneds the gala regardless.

2. In what does Zamacona think a problem consists?
(a) Not truly understanding one's origins.
(b) Not being a nation of one origin.
(c) The running of the country by thieves and thugs.
(d) The middle class not having the right to vote.

3. How does Zamacona begin his day?
(a) Writing in his journal about the previous day and his plans for the rest of the day.
(b) With an essay on Mexico's eccentricity and position in the world.
(c) Calling his mother and wishing her good morning.
(d) With a cup of coffee and a donut.

4. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?
(a) In a vague and uncaring way.
(b) In a biased way.
(c) As if they are from the same social class.
(d) With a critical and knowing eye.

5. What does the quick portrait of Gladys show?
(a) The woman's struggle to become an American citizen.
(b) The struggles of her life raising seven children alone.
(c) The woman waking up in a wet street after a long night of work.
(d) The woman's rise to power in the Mexican government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodrigo lament not having?

2. What does Rodrigo presume to be to cause of Juan Morales' car crash?

3. When is the last time she sees her family?

4. What fills the streets?

5. From where does Gabriel return?

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