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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Isabel tell Tomas about Gustavo in Chapter Three?
(a) About a time when Gustavo helped deliver a baby in the street.
(b) About a time when Gustavo accidentally shot a young child.
(c) About a time Gustavo worked at a chicken factory and could not keep up with the work.
(d) About a time when Gustavo got chemical burns at work.

2. When does Tomas first move to Buenos Aires?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1983.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1976.

3. What was Rodrigo Atral's nickname?
(a) The Sergeant.
(b) The Morgue Man.
(c) The Killer.
(d) The Blonde Angel of Death.

4. Where does Tomas move when he gets to America for the first time?
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Chicago.

5. What does the Gringo tell Tomas he used to do with the prisoners after Tomas left Argentina?
(a) Listen to comedy shows on the radio together.
(b) Listen to soccer matches together.
(c) Eat lunch together.
(d) Read together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pichuca's sister?

2. What is another term for Automotores?

3. What does capuchita mean?

4. Who is the Gringo doing a favor for in Chapter Five?

5. How could Tomas tell who was at work at Automotores before he saw the staff?

(see the answer key)

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