4. Why does Conchita think Santiago is not there?
(a) He is ordering equipment.
(b) He is selling the new brand.
(c) He has a hangover.
(d) He is looking for Juan Julian.

5. How does Conchita believe having sex with Juan Julian feels?
(a) As if she is wrong.
(b) Terrifying.
(c) Natural and right.
(d) Surprisingly unexciting.

6. Who does Conchita avoid contact with at the party?
(a) Chechy.
(b) Palomo.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Juan Julian.

7. Where does Palomo ask his wife to show him what is done to her?
(a) At their home.
(b) In the factory.
(c) On his body.
(d) Using the lector.

8. What argument does Chechy use to defend his purchase?
(a) Being the man.
(b) Need for modernity.
(c) His role as supervisor.
(d) Elimination of Juan's role.

9. Where is the piece of paper with Juan Julian's name to be placed then?
(a) Into the ocean when the next boat comes.
(b) In an envelope.
(c) Glass of water and brown sugar.
(d) On the bag of the cigar bands.

10. Which of the following is a synonym for the term chides as used in the following sentence: Conchita chides Palomo about the behavior of lovers.
(a) Extends.
(b) Rebukes.
(c) Praises.
(d) Explains.

11. What does Palomo compare alcohol to?
(a) Life.
(b) Literature.
(c) Sex.
(d) Cigars.

12. What did Chechy purchase?
(a) Rolling machine.
(b) New land for the factory.
(c) Tape recorder.
(d) A cigar cutter.

13. What are Chechy and Palomo using to decorate the factory?
(a) Palm leaves.
(b) Pictures of Marela.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Lights.

14. What does Conchita want someone to do?
(a) Change the subject.
(b) Tell a story about Juan Julian.
(c) Write Juan Julian's name on the paper.
(d) Continue reading.

15. Which character is not toasting before the party begins?
(a) Juan Julian.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Ofelia.
(d) Palomo.