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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years in prison did Maurilio serve for his crime before he was released?
(a) 6.
(b) 9.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. What implement did Dona Tina use to cut off Yesenia's hair in retaliation for allegedly telling lies about Luismi?
(a) A can opener.
(b) A switchblade.
(c) A pair of poultry shears.
(d) A pair of barber shears.

3. What color is the foam surrounding the face of the corpse featured in Chapter I?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

4. What is the last name of the sisters famous for spreading gossip throughout the town?
(a) Marta.
(b) Casto.
(c) Guera.
(d) Mata.

5. 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) Bricks.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Straw.

Short Answer Questions

1. The group of boys in Chapter I are armed with what type of weapons?

2. Luismi unknowingly thwarted Yesenia's plan to murder him when he moved in with which other members of his family?

3. The nickname given to Yesenia was meant to characterize her as what type of creature with two legs?

4. The ring that no living member of Manolo's family has ever seen had belonged to which one of his family members?

5. The narrator of Chapter I states that the ringleader in the group of boys is wearing what color swim trunks?

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