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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. All but one of the boys featured in the novel's first chapter are said to be wearing which item as their only piece of clothing?
(a) Underwear.
(b) A smock.
(c) Socks.
(d) A hat.

2. When Melchor juxtaposes Munra's story with policing language, what identifiers are spelled out as if transmitted by radio?
(a) Social security numbers.
(b) Passport numbers.
(c) School identification numbers.
(d) License plate numbers.

3. Munra was shocked and appalled when he learned from Luismi that Norma was how many years old?
(a) 17.
(b) 31.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

4. What adjective is NOT used to describe Yesenia's hair in comparison to the hair of her family members?
(a) Coarse.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Straight.
(d) Shiny.

5. What event occurred the night before Brando decided to murder Luismi?
(a) The two held hands.
(b) Brando confessed his love for Luismi.
(c) The two engaged in oral sex.
(d) The two kissed.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states that Brando's captors were anxious to hit all parts of his body except which part(s)?

2. On what day of the week did Luismi and Brando accept a ride with Munra, according to Chapter IV?

3. Munra resents the fact that it took Chabela only how many days to take a liking to Norma?

4. On the day of the murder, Brando went back to the Witch's house armed with what kind of tool?

5. With what type of expression does Dona Tina look at Yesenia just before she dies at the end of Chapter III?

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