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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter four, which character makes sloppy attempts to use elevated language?
(a) Cuquita.
(b) Citlali.
(c) Anacreonte.
(d) Rodrigo.

2. What makes Azucena cry as she shops?
(a) A scent from her childhood.
(b) A poor woman, asking those passing by for a little money.
(c) Music.
(d) A photograph of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.

3. Where is chapter one set?
(a) On the planet Jupiter.
(b) In the city of Tenochtitlan, as the Spanish conquer the Aztecs.
(c) In twenty-third century Mexico City.
(d) At the pyramids of Teotihuacan.

4. Together, after coupling, what did the auric field of both Rodrigo and Azucena form?
(a) A profoundly beautiful color unlike any ever seen before.
(b) A beautiful image of the ocean.
(c) An image that, when viewed by any outsider, would heal the viewer's very soul.
(d) A complete rainbow.

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

6. Who narrates the second chapter?
(a) Azucena.
(b) Anacreonte.
(c) Citlali.
(d) Rodrigo.

7. Why is Cuquita's grandmother blind?
(a) She inherited a degenerative disease that left her with limited vision before going totally blind.
(b) She was injured in the 1985 earthquake.
(c) She was born blind.
(d) It is karmic. She blinded others in a past life.

8. Why does the Viceroy dine with Rodrigo?
(a) He visits Rodrigo to warn him to threaten to strip him of his Indians if he is lenient with them.
(b) He dines at Rodrigo's home when he brings news of an Indian uprising.
(c) He visits Rodrigo to congratulate him on his new encomienda.
(d) He dines with Rodrigo because he has heard rumors of Citlali's exquisite cooking.

9. Where do Azucena and Cuquita spot each other standing in the same line?
(a) At the drug store.
(b) At the Consumer Protection Agency.
(c) At Tepito, the black market.
(d) At the apartment public bathroom.

10. What does Carmela do after speaking with Isabel about her dress?
(a) She calls her tailor.
(b) She decides to change, and asks Agapito to help her chose something else to wear.
(c) She purchases accessories.
(d) She cries.

11. What would Azucena's Guardian Angel recommend if she would listen to him?
(a) A cold shower.
(b) That she open the gift box sitting on her couch.
(c) That she listen to the music CD.
(d) That she re-read The Law of Love.

12. What is Azucena waiting for in chapter eight?
(a) Rodrigo to return.
(b) A pizza delivery.
(c) News from her doctor.
(d) The police to arrive.

13. What happens to Isabel's child?
(a) Citlali murders the infant just after his birth.
(b) He is born with a severe medical problem, and is rushed from the house to see a doctor.
(c) Isabel decides to take the child from the city she hates with her to Spain.
(d) He is born already dead.

14. What is the relationship, described in chapter five, between demons and angels?
(a) Demons are fallen angels.
(b) According to the Law of Love, demons and angels can never meet.
(c) Demons are happy with their work, but envy angels their wings.
(d) Demons aspire to be angels.

15. What does the coyote at the end of chapter four try to sell Azucena?
(a) Plant speakers.
(b) A body.
(c) Illegal music.
(d) A silver spoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Agapito?

2. What does Isabel want from Downtown Mexico City?

3. How does Mammon characterize his work?

4. Why do men whistle at Azucena on the street?

5. What frustrates Anacreonte about Azucena?

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