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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator reveals that the only money Brando found at the Witch's house was a bill representing how many pesos on the kitchen table?
(a) 100.
(b) 200.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.

2. To what location did Munra drive Luismi and Brando after the three hung out together and used drugs for hours?
(a) Excalibur.
(b) The highway.
(c) Dona Tina's house.
(d) The Witch's house.

3. Brando thinks to himself in Chapter VI that the Witch deserved to suffer what fate for being "a cunt," a "dirty fag," and "a bully"? (143)
(a) To be beaten.
(b) To be raped.
(c) To be buried in a pauper's grave.
(d) To be murdered.

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

5. What action did the woman in the green dress take while unconscious in Chapter VI, prompting Brando to punch her in the face?
(a) She urinated.
(b) She moaned.
(c) She defecated.
(d) She drooled.

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

7. Before Munra was involved in a car crash, he loved to perform what kind of dance?
(a) Salsa.
(b) Foxtrot.
(c) Rumba.
(d) Waltz.

8. What is revealed to be the real reason why Brando continued to go to parties at the Witch's house?
(a) He loved to hear Luismi recite poetry.
(b) He loved to dance with the Witch.
(c) He loved to watch Luismi dance alone.
(d) He loved to hear Luismi sing.

9. Munra recalls Luismi telling him that the Witch had considered him an enemy ever since accusing him of what crime?
(a) Murder.
(b) Assault.
(c) Extortion.
(d) Theft.

10. Munra estimates that he found out the Witch was transgender when she was about how old?
(a) 45-50.
(b) 25-30.
(c) 40-45.
(d) 50-55.

11. What form does Luismi's drug of choice take, according to Chapter IV?
(a) Powders.
(b) Beverages.
(c) Inhalants.
(d) Pills.

12. On what day of the week did Luismi and Brando accept a ride with Munra, according to Chapter IV?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Tuesday.

13. What types of videotapes did Brando begin to purchase from a friend when he was a young teenager?
(a) Fitness videos.
(b) Pornographic films.
(c) Skateboarding videos.
(d) Action films.

14. In what industry does Luismi believe he will eventually land a job thanks to a lover's influence?
(a) Petroleum.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Textiles.
(d) Oil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Luismi emerged from the hospital saying that what kind of person had called the police?

2. Around what time of day did Luismi charge into the hospital and demand to be given information about his girlfriend Norma?

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

4. What action did Munra pretend to take in order to avoid having to hear any more of Luismi's troubles?

5. Brando's first time attending Carnival occurred in which town?

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