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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. What did the Babas talk about together?
(a) They discussed the Bible.
(b) They complimented each other on their good looks.
(c) They discussed the books they had recently read.
(d) They talked politics.

2. Dosa de Cocuch has what bad habit?
(a) She chews tobacco.
(b) She's a chain smoker.
(c) She chews gum.
(d) She takes drugs.

3. What does Loreto buy with the money he makes?
(a) He buys a buritto for twenty cents.
(b) He buys some ice cream for thirty cents.
(c) He buys a taco for fifteen cents.
(d) He buys a beer for a quarter.

4. What does Monon Lopez do?
(a) He sells lottery tickets.
(b) He makes comments to pretty women and insults ugly ones.
(c) He sells flowers.
(d) He's a panhandler.

5. How does Loreto earn money?
(a) He sells vegetables at the side of the road.
(b) He washes cars.
(c) He sells tourist items.
(d) He is a panhandler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the theme of racism, what other theme is used in the book?

2. Who is Kite?

3. What do the soldiers want to do to Chayo Cuamea?

4. Who took Loreto's spot on the street?

5. What is one of the main character traits of Loreto?

(see the answer key)

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