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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 9, "Parting Of The Waters".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only woman that truly knows Robles?
(a) His nanny.
(b) Norma.
(c) A blind woman named Hortensia.
(d) His mother.

2. How do his poetry friends feel about not being consulted?
(a) They are happy.
(b) They are hurt.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are surprised.

3. What do the wedding guests do after the wedding?
(a) Go home.
(b) Go to the reception.
(c) Gossip spitefully about their hosts and each other.
(d) Go to Bobo's for a party.

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

5. What has happened to General Zapata?
(a) He has been overthrown.
(b) He went back to Mexico City.
(c) He is in charge of the outpost.
(d) He is in cahoots with the Federal government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens very quickly?

2. How does Rodrigo Pola react to her response about his father?

3. What is Rodrigo Pola doing at the wedding?

4. What was Robles once?

5. What does Norma want Ixca to tell her?

(see the answer key)

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