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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason were the police called on Luismi, according to Chapter IV?
(a) He was in a sexual relationship with a minor.
(b) He was a drug abuser.
(c) He was accused of making a scene.
(d) He was accused of stealing pills.

2. How many full-grown sons raced to claim their father Manolo's assets after his death in an attempt to keep the Witch from getting anything?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. Luismi's mother used to leave him in a crate made of what material while she conducted sex work along the highway?
(a) Wood.
(b) Straw.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Bricks.

4. For what length of time has Chabela been away from home by the time Chapter IV opens?
(a) A fortnight.
(b) Weeks.
(c) Days.
(d) Months.

5. The narrator of Chapter I states that the ringleader in the group of boys is wearing what color swim trunks?
(a) Black.
(b) Purple.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the priest at Brando's mother's parish?

2. The Grandfather believes that if the dead are not placed into what position, they will not be able to "get comfy" and they will "toss and turn" and "end up trapped in this world, causing mischief, wandering around the tombs, terrifying people"? (198)

3. The victims of the crimes committed by the men causing the women of La Matosa to be on edge had all worked as what?

4. To what town did Munra take Norma when he finally agreed to Luismi's panicked request?

5. The Grandfather dislikes the lanky boy from the morgue because he spread a rumor that the Grandfather could perform what action?

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