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

2. What characteristic is NOT among those listed in relation to the ringleader of the group in charge of Brando's cell in Chapter VI?
(a) A missing tooth.
(b) A scar.
(c) A beard.
(d) Dark skin.

3. To what location did Munra repeatedly refuse to take Norma before finally relenting?
(a) Her mother's house.
(b) School.
(c) The hospital.
(d) Pepe's house.

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

5. Around what time of day did Luismi charge into the hospital and demand to be given information about his girlfriend Norma?
(a) Noon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Mid-afternoon.
(d) Early morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character passed out on a bench in the park and did not therefore get a ride with Munra?

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

3. What is the name of the priest at Brando's mother's parish?

4. The person who ended up in possession of the Witch's money intended for a cocaine purchase used most of the money to buy what kind of item?

5. What types of videotapes did Brando begin to purchase from a friend when he was a young teenager?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What event happened just before Brando decided to murder Luismi?

4. What methods did Rigorito and his men use to draw the truth out of Brando in the wake of his arrest?

5. For which aspects of Brando's personality is he regularly teased, according to the narrator?

6. What did the kiss symbolize between Norma and Pepe the first time it occurred and why?

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

8. What message does Melchor send about the practice of victim-blaming in Chapter V and how does she send it?

9. What is the nature of the familial relationship among Chabela, Luismi, and Munra?

10. What did Brando buy with the 2,000 pesos he acquired and what does the purchase show about his character?

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