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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saturday, Chapter One – Chapter Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rufina sings her siren song on Friday, the narrator describes her voluptuous breasts and light skin and Rafa’s darker complexion. Why do they look so different?
(a) They have different mothers.
(b) Rufina wears sunblock, where Rafa does not.
(c) They have different fathers.
(d) Rufina stays in the shade and Rafa works out in the sun.

2. In "Saturday," Chapter Two, the siblings are performing in the town square, Rufina with her focus on what?
(a) Her brother.
(b) The mountains beyond the town.
(c) The tourists.
(d) The angel.

3. As the narrator describes the day workers, of what does he or she take note?
(a) Their need for financial support.
(b) Their lack of training.
(c) Their burden of freedom.
(d) Their laziness.

4. Rafa is both a prophet and what else?
(a) Crack pot.
(b) Devil.
(c) Clown.
(d) Sinner.

5. In "Saturday," Chapter Four, the husband and wife tourists have returned. What has the wife done, since her husband could not find his wallet?
(a) She has prayed for her husband.
(b) She has added this mishap to the long list she already has for her disappointing husband.
(c) She has decided to divorce her husband.
(d) She has asked forgotten about the incident.

Short Answer Questions

1. Officer Armijo starts his car and knows that when he is having dinner with his wife and four sons that evening, his mind will be on what?

2. In the "Friday" section flashback, what does Rufina take that she has found stashed away by her brother?

3. What happens on Friday when the male tourist, fully entranced by Rufina, attempts to dance with her?

4. How long ago did Rufina and Rafa's mother die?

5. What is Rafa noticing about the wife on Friday?

(see the answer key)

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