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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earthquake, Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Lucia?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty-nine.

2. How does Lucia first react when she reads the article about Julian's debate speech?
(a) Sadly.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Indifferently.
(d) Happily.

3. Where does Julian find a room in Guatemala City?
(a) At a hotel.
(b) At the home of an old Mayan woman.
(c) At a bed and Breakfast.
(d) In a homeless shelter.

4. Who does Lucia want to impress with the newspaper article about Julian?
(a) The travelling salesman.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her friends and family.
(d) Her father's business associates.

5. What does Julian sleep in when he is in the Guatemalan jungle?
(a) a tent.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A hammock.
(d) A sleeping bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the discussion topic on the debate organized by Saavedra?

2. Why did Julian leave Mexico City?

3. What sounds awaken Sol from her siesta at the beginning of the novel?

4. What are the ingredients for balche, the sacred drink Sol must drink in honor of St. Rita?

5. What does Julian dream of the first night in the jungle in Guatemala?

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