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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Chanchiquito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "the Chanchiquito," why is a witch doctor called in to help the aristocratic lady?
(a) A chanchiquito ran up her skirt.
(b) The lady is struck dumb at the sight of a chanchiquito.
(c) The lady is startled by the chanchiquito and falls, hitting her head.
(d) The lady has a heart attack.

2. Why does Donald claim he can never forgive Dorothy?
(a) She was sleeping with him and Robert at the same time.
(b) He feels like she used him for his money.
(c) He saw how she hurt Edna.
(d) Henry mistakenly believed that Donald was Edna's lover and assaulted him.

3. Laura's uncle advises his friend to take two of what article of clothing to Brazil in "The Chanchiquito?"
(a) Pants.
(b) Jackets.
(c) Hats.
(d) Scarves.

4. What does Dorothy do after having sex with Donald and John?
(a) She separates from Robert.
(b) She goes home to make love to Robert.
(c) She gives all his money to his mistress.
(d) She boards a ship for China.

5. What position is Laura holding after Jan is done drawing on the ceiling?
(a) The pose of the Mona Lisa.
(b) The pose of the drawn woman above them.
(c) The position of the Pieta.
(d) The position of the Maja Desnuda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Dorothy's career aspirations?

2. Why is the narrator/model unable to find modeling work in the country?

3. Why does Robert become enamored of Dorothy?

4. How does Jan redirect Laura's attention from the ceiling at the end of "the Chanchiquito?"

5. Despite having broken through her frigidness with Donald, what does Dorothy discover about her love life with Robert?

(see the answer key)

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