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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who carries herself with the elegance of a ballerina?
(a) Tony Baba's wife.
(b) Ruperta.
(c) Chuco's wife.
(d) Loreto's first love.

2. Why do children pursue Kite?
(a) He ties many tails to his clothes which fly in the wind.
(b) He can be persuaded to tell stories to the children.
(c) He gives coins to the children.
(d) He often gives them candy.

3. What was the distinguishing factor about the Babas' bathroom?
(a) It was lined with mirrors.
(b) It was huge.
(c) It had a large, sunken tub.
(d) It had a view of the mountains from the window.

4. What's on the make-believe window in Loreto's house?
(a) The portrait of a skinny elected official with little snake eyes.
(b) A photo of the ocean.
(c) The picture of a beautiful landscape from a magazine.
(d) The portrait of a beautiful young woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What promises does the one man tempt the other with to keep him walking?

2. What tragic thing happens to Chalito, the skinniest of the boys, who washed cars on Loreto's street?

3. What is the name of Rudolph H. Smith's wife?

4. What does Mrs. Foxye name the dog?

5. Where is Loreto found after he dies?

(see the answer key)

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