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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who talks seductively to Malquerida giving her temporary encouragement?
(a) Pedro, a traveling salesman.
(b) Jose, a young soldier.
(c) Geraldo, a street singer.
(d) Valente, the Vaseline Man.

2. What did the married couple Loreto met on their way to church do all day long?
(a) They played checkers.
(b) They preened their appearance.
(c) They sat on their patio drinking margaritas.
(d) They took siestas all day long.

3. About how old is Rudolph H. Smith when he appears in the book?
(a) About fifty.
(b) About fifty-five.
(c) About sixty,.
(d) About seventy.

4. Where does Chuco finally go and what work is he seeking?
(a) Chuco goes to pick grapes in California.
(b) Chuco goes to Tucson to work as a cook.
(c) Chuco goes back to Mexico to sell lottery tickets.
(d) Chuco goes to Phoenix to work in construction.

5. After he gives up washing cars, what does Loreto do for money?
(a) He rents temporarily to people who need a temporary home,
(b) He guards cars at night while their owners visit brothels.
(c) He picks cotton in Texas.
(d) He teaches Spanish to gringo tourists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Dona Candelita the flower seller?

2. What does Loreto buy with the money he makes?

3. What do Kite's feet look like?

4. What gives Loreto a guilt complex?

5. What are two characteristics of Don de Cocuch?

(see the answer key)

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