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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lilita do that upsets Emilia?
(a) Lilita quits her job.
(b) Lilita frequently leaves the house at night.
(c) Lilita has an affair.
(d) Lilita tries to keep Emilia from Magda.

2. Why did the woman come to see Senora Francisca?
(a) She hopes the senora will help her find a job.
(b) She hopes the senora will help her care for the baby.
(c) She wants the senora's forgiveness.
(d) She hopes the senora will kill her husband out of anger.

3. What animal is Magda particularly excited about seeing?
(a) The tiger.
(b) The chimp.
(c) The giraffe.
(d) The elephant.

4. Why does Senora Francisca get a job?
(a) She wants to make more money than her husband.
(b) She wants her daughter to marry the shop owner's handsome son.
(c) She does not wish to sacrifice her lifestyle.
(d) She wants to help the shop out.

5. What does Lilita attempt to do?
(a) Go after the officer who assaulted Magda.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Ground her daughter.
(d) Send her daughter out of the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is shocking about the woman who comes to the barrio?

2. What question does Mamasita ask Magda?

3. What do the women of Magda's family feel they do not appreciate anymore?

4. What is still haunting Magda?

5. Why is Senora Francisca not friendly with the other women?

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