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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 Gervasio Pola?
(a) A poor man who cares for his wife and child by working in the United States part of the year.
(b) The mayor of Mexico City, who is working towards a stronger middle class.
(c) A hero of the xx revolution who dies by firing squad in the Belen prison.
(d) The president of Mexico and member of the Federal Party.

2. What does Robles say is the hardest to give up?
(a) His wife.
(b) His power.
(c) His office.
(d) The money.

3. What does Rodrigo presume to be to cause of Juan Morales' car crash?
(a) Another drunk driver.
(b) Icy roads.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Bad brakes.

4. What has Gabriel forgotten when giving his mother a food processor?
(a) The neighbors will be jealous.
(b) She does not want one.
(c) They have no electricity.
(d) She already has one.

5. When Rodrigo goes off to college, where does he finally feel like he belongs?
(a) In his legal classes.
(b) A literary group.
(c) A music group.
(d) At home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has made Norma bold and self-certain?

2. Why does she buy a cigarette holder?

3. How does the critical failure to make a connection between Rodrigo and his mother leave her feeling?

4. What does Norma know, even as a teenager?

5. What does Norma want to be?

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