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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 pp. 42 - 85.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who took Loreto's spot on the street?
(a) A rival car washer
(b) Several little kids.
(c) A prostitute
(d) An old beggar woman

3. What does Malquerida do to the man who wants to become her pimp and tempts her?
(a) She tears his face with a bottle.
(b) She swears at him and kicks him.
(c) She throws food in his face.
(d) She gives in and becomes his prostitute.

4. What does Lencho buy at the supermarket?
(a) A birthday cake and candy.
(b) A week's worth of groceries.
(c) 10 pounds of cut-up chicken.
(d) Steaks and chops.

5. What is a parida?
(a) A desert snake.
(b) A kind of tortilla.
(c) A glass of soda pop.
(d) A beer and a glass of tequila.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives Loreto a guilt complex?

2. Who is Moroyoqui?

3. What does Tony Baba's mother pay to the writers?

4. What was the distinguishing factor about the Babas' bathroom?

5. After a brawl what does Lencho use to wrap what he bought at the supermarket which had been scattered around the bar?

(see the answer key)

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