1. What does the use of the "third eye" signify in the "Portrait of Neferunico"?
(a) "Her connection to India."
(b) "The power of her intuitive insight."
(c) "Her interest in unusual biological forms."
(d) "Her love of foreign things."

2. In Frida's "Portrait of Neferunico," who does the portrait most resemble?
(a) Jacqueline Lamba.
(b) Diego Rivera.
(c) Frida herself.
(d) Nefertiti.

3. Who is the Olmedo that Kahlo refers to in the first few pages of her poem?
(a) Francisco Olmedo, a boyfriend from her youth.
(b) Juan Olmedo, a doctor.
(c) Dolores Olmedo, a friend.
(d) Ines Olmedo, a model.

4. Frida created an list of words beginning with the same letter. What letter did she use?
(a) X.
(b) C.
(c) A.
(d) M.

5. Before the Mexican Revolution, what culture does Fuentes write influenced Mexico and Latin America?
(a) French culture.
(b) Italian culture.
(c) Haitian culture.
(d) German culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fuentes write that Frida experienced in a painting she created for the American Clare Booth Luce (which other Mexican artists also experienced when selling art to Americans)?

2. Who does Fuentes write is like Frida, "hiding her tortured body"?

3. How does Carlos Fuentes claim he first met Frida Kahlo?

4. What year does Fuentes write that the Mexican Revolution began?

5. Who did Frida write many letters to in the Diary?

(see the answer key)

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