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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marela use to make sure the lector arrives?
(a) Uses a spell.
(b) Prays to God.
(c) Calls the ship captain.
(d) Sends letters.

2. How does Ofelia react to what Chechy tells him?
(a) She tells him to talk in private.
(b) She becomes angry.
(c) She cries.
(d) She dismisses him.

3. Which of the following describes how Ofelia feels about her brother-in-law's presumptions?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Excited.
(d) Resentful.

4. What are the workers discussing as their workday ends?
(a) Chechy's behavior.
(b) The cock fight that night.
(c) The novel.
(d) The new lector.

5. Why does Juan Julian reconsider the choice of book?
(a) Chechy has told him he will leave if he reads that book.
(b) He thinks his choice will deepen Chechy's torment.
(c) Only Ofelia seems interested in that book.
(d) He does not think the men will like the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What letter does Santiago carve?

2. How much does the first letter carved represent?

3. What does Marela think reading the book might accomplish?

4. Which of the following describes how Juan reads from the book?

5. What is the lector's role in a Cuban cigar factory?

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