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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. In Chapter VIII, the narrator predicts that dead men will be found wearing cardboard signs bearing the name of which group?
(a) The Mexican government.
(b) The Cali cartel.
(c) Calle 13.
(d) Grupo Sombra.

2. The nickname given to Yesenia was meant to characterize her as what type of creature with two legs?
(a) A snail.
(b) A catfish.
(c) A snake.
(d) A lizard.

3. The Grandfather waits to speak to "the new arrivals" (198) until what event has come to pass?
(a) The time seems right.
(b) The clouds have parted.
(c) The rain has begun to fall.
(d) The ambulance has driven away.

4. What happened to the money that Luismi was supposed to use to purchase cocaine on the Witch's behalf?
(a) Brando and Luismi stole it and spent it together.
(b) Brando stole it without Luismi's knowledge.
(c) It was spent on cocaine.
(d) It legitimately went missing.

5. What is the name of the married woman whom Brando eventually started dating in order to obscure his homosexual identity?
(a) Luce.
(b) Leticia.
(c) Betsy.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. The women of La Matosa are said to believe that there is nothing in the Old Witch's house besides what?

2. Ever since the accident that nearly took Munra's leg, he avoids what objects?

3. When Chapter VIII begins, the character referred to as the Grandfather takes what action while he watches the ambulance being unloaded?

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

5. What term is used to describe the person who is screaming when Chapter VI begins?

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