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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Magda and Janet not agree upon?
(a) Religion.
(b) Foreign policy.
(c) Women's rights.
(d) Politics.

2. What does Magda hope will be therapeutic for her trauma?
(a) Marco.
(b) School.
(c) Jaime.
(d) Carnival.

3. What present does Magda bring Gabriela?
(a) A painting.
(b) A sculpture of the river.
(c) A bouquet of paper flowers.
(d) Clay plates.

4. What does Marco's mother accuse her son of wanting?
(a) Changing Uruguay into a communist state.
(b) Wanting America to take over the country.
(c) Wanting Uruguay to become democratic.
(d) Wanting Uruguay to become a state of another country.

5. How does Sofia stop Javier from hitting her with a belt?
(a) She insults him.
(b) She starts crying.
(c) She apologizes.
(d) She calls her boyfriend in for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this novel take place?

2. Why do Magda and Emilia hide in Gabriela's wagon?

3. Why does Mrs. Allenberg not allow Cora to see anyone?

4. What does the mysterious woman reveal to Senora Francisca?

5. What happens to Magda on the streets when she is looking for help during the riot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is piropos?

2. What does Emilia find strange about Americans?

3. Describe Magda and Emilia's fishing spot.

4. What is significant about Marco and Magda's correspondence?

5. What is significant about Gabriela reading palms?

6. What is scandalous about una casa de cita in Chapter 3?

7. Why does Wentworth have Emilia arrested?

8. What does Emilia tell Magda about her idea to play pranks?

9. Describe Magda's hometown.

10. Why is Gabriela murdered?

(see the answer keys)

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