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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 8, "Though I May Prick My Finger".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ixca notice about Norma and Robles' conversation at dinner?
(a) Robles does all of the talking.
(b) They both speak at once.
(c) They do not speak to one another.
(d) Norma assists her husband in the dinner conversation.

2. What do the factory owners do to punish the workers who are striking?
(a) They refuse the workers food for weeks.
(b) They fire them.
(c) They taunt them.
(d) They kill them.

3. Where does Robles meet the beautiful, young Mercedes?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) On the Zamacona hacienda.
(c) In school.
(d) At a party.

4. What does Norma admit?
(a) She is a nice woman.
(b) She loves Robles.
(c) She is a snob.
(d) She wants to leave Mexico City.

5. What do Beto and his companion do?
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Drink.
(c) Make love.
(d) Talk all night long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Robles leaves Ixca and Norma alone?

2. What happens to the angry workers?

3. About what changes is Robles talking to Ixca?

4. What of Gladys' describe many traditional motifs and scenes from ancient religion?

5. What does Robles say is the challenge of the era?

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