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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location did Munra finally find his crutch the morning after he drove Brando and Luismi to a particular location?
(a) Under his bed.
(b) Inside the oven.
(c) By the front door.
(d) In the front yard.

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

3. How old was Brando when his mother first became convinced that he was possessed by a demon?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

4. Ever since the accident that nearly took Munra's leg, he avoids what objects?
(a) Highways.
(b) Toll roads.
(c) Left turn lanes.
(d) Roundabouts.

5. From which friend does Brando always procure his pornography, according to the narrator?
(a) Munra.
(b) Barrabas.
(c) Willy.
(d) Arturo.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many hours did Luismi, Brando, Willy, and Munra drink alcohol and take drugs in the park before Munra drove two of them somewhere?

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

3. The video clip about which Brando obsesses endlessly consists of how many minutes?

4. It is revealed in Chapter VI that the Witch gave Luismi what amount of money to purchase cocaine for her in La Zanja?

5. According to the narrator, who told Brando that he was the devil on the night he frightened her on purpose?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie did Chabela tell the Witch in order to convince her to help Norma abort her child?

2. What development in the plot brings Brando joy at the end of Chapter VI and why?

3. From whose perspective are the events of Chapter VI presented?

4. For what reason did Munra buy three beers for Luismi at Sarajuana's?

5. What is the significance of salsa dancing, as portrayed in Chapter IV?

6. What kind of person is Pepe and how do you know?

7. What does the reader learn in Chapter VI about the Witch's accusation that Luismi had stolen her money?

8. In what way does Melchor use repetition in order to create a particular mood within Chapter VI?

9. How does Melchor characterize Munra's discovery of Norma's true age?

10. Discuss a moment when Melchor opens a chapter with a simile in order to create a vivid picture of the chapter's setting.

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