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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 9, "Parting Of The Waters".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pola spend most of his time as a young student?
(a) Working to please the teachers.
(b) Skipping class.
(c) Studying law.
(d) Reading.

2. When Rodrigo goes off to college, where does he finally feel like he belongs?
(a) A music group.
(b) At home.
(c) A literary group.
(d) In his legal classes.

3. How does Rosenda respond when her son asks her whether Gervasio was good to her?
(a) She tells him he was the best husband anyone could ask for.
(b) She tells him that he was very indifferent and not missed.
(c) She tells him he was very good to her.
(d) She tells him that his father was a coward who died in prison and betrayed his comrades.

4. Why do Robles and Norma marry?
(a) Their families encourage them.
(b) To benefit one another.
(c) They are betrothed.
(d) They are in love.

5. What does Dona Lorenza impress upon her tiny new grandson, Benjamin?
(a) The great heritage of his family.
(b) The importance of studying abroad.
(c) The great native traditions.
(d) How great his grandmother is.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Rosenda Pola tell her whole story?

2. What fills the streets?

3. What happens very quickly?

4. How does Rodrigo pass his time?

5. What does Dona Lorenza believe about the political and economic shifts?

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