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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lives across the street from Cora?
(a) Senor Ruben and his family.
(b) Magda's family.
(c) Lilita's family.
(d) Josefa's family.

2. Where does this novel take place?
(a) Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(b) Santiago, Chile.
(c) Mexico City, Mexico.
(d) Montevideo, Uruguay.

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

4. What do the women of Magda's family feel they do not appreciate anymore?
(a) Being forced to stay at home.
(b) Being ignored by the men.
(c) Being catcalled by the men.
(d) Being treated as equals.

5. How does Magda see Janet and other American students?
(a) Curious about their government and not unlike Uruguayan students.
(b) Very bright and intuitive.
(c) Self-absorbed and passive.
(d) Snobbish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mamasita view Magda?

2. What does Magda do after Emilia's admonishment in Chapter 5?

3. What does Gabriela tell Magda about Marco?

4. Why does Gabriela make daily rounds through the village?

5. What is Cora's religion?

(see the answer key)

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