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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mammon characterize the Guardian Angels' work?
(a) As a constant uphill battle.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Much less interesting than his own work.
(d) Easier than the work of the demons.

2. After making love, what brings Rodrigo and Azucena "back to earth"?
(a) The roof leaks and they are soaked with rain water.
(b) They find a leg in their bed.
(c) They are so hungry that they call for a pizza delivery.
(d) The house catches on fire, and they are forced to run out even though they are not dressed.

3. What kind of situations does Anacreonte claim we are put in?
(a) Situations that put the least evolved people in the greatest danger.
(b) Situations that can change our inner lives for the better.
(c) Situations that correspond to our degree of evolution.
(d) Situations that allow us to develop our deepest personal interests.

4. Who is Anacreonte?
(a) Azucena's twin soul.
(b) A hit man.
(c) A reincarnated Spainsh conqueror.
(d) Azucena's Guardian Angel.

5. What is a Plantspeaker?
(a) A special kind of speaker used in therapy designed to plant positive feelings in the mind of the listener.
(b) A device that translates the electrical emissions from plants into words.
(c) A speaker in the shape of a pot, which helps plants to grow when music in balance with the Divine Plan is played.
(d) An invention that, through the power of music, can increase or decrease the size of plants.

6. What does Azucena's Guardian Angel argue is connected?
(a) Everything in the Cosmos.
(b) Azcuena's interest in history and her past life.
(c) The sound of traffic and inner peace.
(d) Azucena's lack of direction and her overeating.

7. What is the narrator's mood in chapter five?
(a) The narrator is deeply concerned about covering up the past.
(b) The narrator is happy to work with Isabel.
(c) The narrator is delighted to be in contact with Azucena.
(d) The narrator is humbled by Azucena's kind heart.

8. What does Anacreonte claim directs us to foster balance?
(a) The Guardian Angel's perfect direction.
(b) Our own instincts, particularly after having experienced fine art.
(c) Innumerable forces in nature.
(d) A Supreme Intelligence.

9. What is the argument presented in chapter five in favor of suffering?
(a) There is not enough abundance in the world for everyone to experience pleasure at the same time.
(b) It leads to enlightenment and evolution.
(c) Not everyone has done the work in their past lives necessary to avoid suffering.
(d) Those who suffer do tasks in society that the pleasure seekers are unwilling to do, but are still necessary.

10. What does Azucena hear during her interview?
(a) A car crash in the street outside the office.
(b) The sound of something crashing through the window behind her.
(c) A voice over the intercom instructing all employees to evacuate the building.
(d) Classical music emitted from a helmet.

11. What kind of family is Citlali from?
(a) A family of beggars.
(b) A noble Aztec family.
(c) A family of time travelers.
(d) A family of warriors.

12. Why does Rodrigo send for a wife from Spain?
(a) He needs a wife to keep his residents and laborers.
(b) He hopes that by bringing a wife he can feel more established in his new home.
(c) He misses his wife and yearns to see her again.
(d) He wants someone to cook the familiar dishes he misses, especially fresh baked bread.

13. When do Citlali and Rodrigo first meet?
(a) When Rodrigo spots Citlali begging, and offers her a place to stay.
(b) When Rodrigo saves Citlali from a burning building.
(c) When Citlali, who is performing in the center of Tenochtitlan, sings a song for Rodrigo.
(d) When Rodrigo arrives to the city, and destroyed the palace that Citlali was in.

14. Where does Anacreonte say that truth is found?
(a) Inside oneself.
(b) In nature.
(c) In Art.
(d) In religious texts.

15. Why does the narrator of chapter eight claim that Azucena had to go through losing Rodrigo?
(a) In order to learn about the timing of the universe.
(b) To learn to listen to her Guardian Angel.
(c) To find, in the search for a solution, a solution to a much larger problem.
(d) Because she will only be ready to be with Rodrigo in several thousand lifetimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isabel dislike about Abel Zabludowsky interviewing Camela?

2. What does Isabel suspect?

3. What kind of music does a government agency prevent in films?

4. What is Azucena waiting for in chapter eight?

5. Who is Cuquita?

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