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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the woman angry at Senor Ruben?
(a) He got her pregnant.
(b) He lied to her about not being married.
(c) He left her for a young mistress.
(d) He lied to her about the beauty of his wife.

2. Why does Mrs. Allenberg not allow Cora to see anyone?
(a) She is afraid of the Uruguayans.
(b) She is afraid people will be cruel to Cora because she is Jewish.
(c) She is afraid that Cora is too good for everyone else.
(d) She is afraid that Cora will become too attached to the people in the barrio.

3. What keeps Marco safe during the tumultuous times?
(a) His ties within the Tupamaros.
(b) His father's military connections.
(c) His skills as a translator.
(d) His knowledge of the city.

4. What happens in Uruguay during Magda's absence?
(a) Mamacita passes away.
(b) Josefa passes away.
(c) A dictator takes over.
(d) The Tupamaros win.

5. What does Lilita see in Magda and Marco's relationship?
(a) She sees that they will never end up together.
(b) She sees that they have too many differences at the moment.
(c) She sees that they will have a happy life together.
(d) She understands the conflicts they will face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Magda hesitant in Chapter 13?

2. What is the name of the zoo animal that Magda and her classmates watch being born?

3. What "makes brothers and sisters of all who drink it?"

4. Why are the women fearful for the American woman?

5. What does Emilia promise her mother?

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