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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 causes the boat to capsize?
(a) Ixca's refusal to take down the sail.
(b) The sail rips off.
(c) Norma refuses to allow Ixca to do his job.
(d) There is a hole in the bottom of the boat.

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

3. Who does Beto find in his hotel room?
(a) Norma.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Gabriel.

4. What does Norma want Ixca to tell her?
(a) That he will give her all his money.
(b) That he wants to marry her.
(c) That her husband loves her.
(d) That he loves her.

5. What of Gladys' describe many traditional motifs and scenes from ancient religion?
(a) Boyfriend.
(b) Mother.
(c) Sister.
(d) A long dream or vision.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Beto and his companion do?

2. What was Robles once?

3. What do the factory owners do to punish the workers who are striking?

4. What is Robles' plan before the wars begin?

5. Why does a workers' strike begin?

(see the answer key)

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