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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. Who does Gervasio leave behind?
(a) His brother.
(b) General Zapata.
(c) No one.
(d) His injured companion.

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

3. What is Robles' plan before the wars begin?
(a) Become a teacher.
(b) Join the military.
(c) Run a daycare center.
(d) Enter the seminary and become a priest.

4. What causes the family to temporarily relocate to New York City and then Paris?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Political turmoil.
(c) A desire to see other cities.
(d) A death in the family.

5. How does the critical failure to make a connection between Rodrigo and his mother leave her feeling?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Angry and resentful.
(c) At peace.
(d) Unattractive, unloved, and alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is the narrator now dealing?

2. For what is Norma dressing on a Sunday morning?

3. Who is Gladys Garcia?

4. Who is the only woman that truly knows Robles?

5. What is Mexico City?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

2. What does Norma use to get far in life?

3. How does Rodrigo spend his time as a young student?

4. Of what does Mercedes grow daily aware? To what does this lead?

5. What does Robles say to Norma, regarding their lost fortune?

6. What do Bobo's guests do after the party?

7. What does Norma do after her brush with death?

8. Who is Rodrigo Pola's only friend? What happens to their friendship?

9. What does Robles learn from being in the military?

10. Describe Norma and Robles' relationship.

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