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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 & Translator's note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old woman describe Makina’s brother?
(a) Content.
(b) Restless.
(c) Sad.
(d) Blithe.

2. Who is guarding Mr. Double-U?
(a) A black man with a badge.
(b) A boy Makina has had relations with.
(c) A solitary silent man.
(d) Goons with guns.

3. What does the cop tell Makina to do?
(a) Run.
(b) Change her clothes.
(c) Surrender her possessions.
(d) Ask permission for anything she wants.

4. What did Makina’s brother expect to get in return for taking this person’s place in the army?
(a) American citizenship.
(b) A plot of land.
(c) A new car.
(d) A large sum of money.

5. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?
(a) She does not want to make a scene.
(b) She is not used to being treated this way.
(c) She knows Mr. Aitch will be angry.
(d) She is afraid of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What des Makina say will have to happen in order for people here to have what they want?

2. What does Makina’s brother say his experience of war mostly consisted of?

3. What does Chucho tell Makina about the rancher who stops them?

4. What is the sound Makina hears in the room at the bottom of the stairs?

5. Which suburb does Makina need to visit next?

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