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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Makina meet Mr. Q?
(a) At The Casino.
(b) In the town square.
(c) At the Turkish baths.
(d) At the Pulquería Raskolnikova.

2. What did Makina help Mr. Q with a few years ago?
(a) Hiding him from his enemies.
(b) Getting him elected.
(c) Recovering his money.
(d) Mayoral politics.

3. Where does Makina find Mr. Double-U?
(a) In the Turkish baths.
(b) At his restaurant.
(c) In his office.
(d) In the train station.

4. What is it about Makina’s boyfriend’s behavior that inspires respect in her?
(a) His adoration.
(b) His patience.
(c) His devotion.
(d) His restraint.

5. What shape does the sinkhole take when it is done sinking?
(a) A long oval.
(b) A narrow horizontal cavern.
(c) A perfect circle.
(d) A wide tear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Makina say to the people who are swallowed by the sinkhole?

2. How did Chucho recognize Makina?

3. What does Makina say to herself when the ground lurches, at the beginning of the book?

4. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?

5. It is one thing to make exceptions, Makina says, but it is another to do what?

(see the answer key)

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