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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. Rafa repeats his mother’s name over and over again, like what, to remind himself that he is still alive?
(a) A mantra.
(b) A broken record.
(c) Someone with a mental illness.
(d) He chorus of a song.

2. Rufina initially does not sing but does what in the plaza on Saturday?
(a) Recites poetry.
(b) She creates music by tapping on a cookie sheet with her wooden heels, bells around her ankles, castanets, and finger cymbals.
(c) Cries.
(d) Dances.

3. Rufina dreams about the Grandmothers to All who look more like who or what than old ladies?
(a) Elves.
(b) Rufina’s ancestors.
(c) Tourists.
(d) Young women.

4. Rufina goes to her room and picks up what two objects?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Combs.
(c) Shells.
(d) Pennies.

5. On "Saturday," Chapter One, what is one thing that does NOT bother Rufina?
(a) The angel refuses to help her.
(b) Her mother is dead but will not leave.
(c) There are not enough tourists in the plaza.
(d) Her plan for saving her brother may not work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rufina reassure Baby?

2. What is a sign that the angel is upset and on the verge of tears when talking with Rufina on Saturday?

3. Who is this story about?

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

5. Where does Rafa hide to mourn his mother?

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