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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 5, "The De Ovandos".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Zamacona, corrupts the citizens?
(a) European power and influence.
(b) The government officials.
(c) The growing struggles for power.
(d) A lack of religious belief.

2. What can Mexico not shake?
(a) Its wealth, its commerce, and its shallow citizens.
(b) Its reputation for beautiful waterfalls and jungles.
(c) Its fast-pace urban setting.
(d) Its lethargy, its poverty, and its envy of Europe.

3. How does Rodrigo Pola feel at the party?
(a) Slightly superior to the crowd but attneds the gala regardless.
(b) Excited to be around the celebrities.
(c) Insecure and unsure of what to do.
(d) Slightly sick.

4. To whom does Zamacona lecture?
(a) The younger, eager crowd of writers.
(b) The old, wealthy aristocrats.
(c) A crowd of blue collar workers.
(d) A class of grade school children.

5. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?
(a) As if they are from the same social class.
(b) In a biased way.
(c) In a vague and uncaring way.
(d) With a critical and knowing eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does Zamacona think a problem consists?

2. Upon what does Robles reflect?

3. What does Dona Lorenza teach Benjamin?

4. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?

5. On whom does Norma utterly depend to raise her in the social hierarchy?

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