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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rufina's response when Rafa reminds her that what they are doing this weekend is just what the Explorer had used them for to earn money?
(a) Rufina says it is nothing like what he made them do.
(b) Rufina tells him there is nothing else they are capable of doing.
(c) Rufina ignores Rafa completely.
(d) Rufina tells him that it is different now, because they are in control.

2. In this town, what could Rosalinda pretend?
(a) She had friends.
(b) She was from here.
(c) She was safe.
(d) She fit in.

3. When Rafa made cigarette runs all day, only buying one cigarette at a time, how did Rosalinda feel?
(a) Happy to see him busy.
(b) Annoyed by his need for her attention.
(c) Nonplussed.
(d) Excited from all the attention.

4. In "Friday," Chapter Three, Rafa sends his attention in the direction of the wife, and, noticing, what does she do?
(a) She attempts to dance.
(b) She puts money in the basket.
(c) She begins to sing.
(d) She hides behind her husband.

5. How did the Explorer dress and pose the whole family?
(a) As a different culture from around the world.
(b) As Mexicans.
(c) In white face and black face.
(d) As Native Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the narrator describes the day workers, of what does he or she take note?

2. Rafa remembers back to a time when he was old enough to know better but, as his mother was absorbed by her ink drawings, he pretended to be a powerful beast and did what?

3. When did the Explorer first start drinking?

4. Rufina dreams about the Grandmothers to All who look more like who or what than old ladies?

5. Why does the young thief shy away and act afraid of Rafa?

(see the answer key)

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