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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When someone from Makina’s town struck it rich and came back, how did he try to impress Makina?
(a) By arriving in an expensive car.
(b) By flashing cash.
(c) By namedropping important men’s names.
(d) By demonstrating a cell phone.

2. What has Makina packed in her rucksack?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) Photos.
(c) Amulets.
(d) A violin.

3. Where does Makina meet Mr. Q?
(a) At the Pulquería Raskolnikova.
(b) At the Turkish baths.
(c) In the town square.
(d) At The Casino.

4. What does the old man say the point of baseball is?
(a) To colonize the bases.
(b) To steal.
(c) To get home.
(d) To run.

5. Why does Makina pack light?
(a) She is planning to start a new life on the other side.
(b) She is planning to come right back.
(c) She knows people along the way.
(d) She knows the top dogs’ men will take care of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chucho tell Makina about the rancher who stops them?

2. How did Makina handle the man-who-struck-it-rich's failure?

3. How many languages does Makina speak?

4. How does Makina describe her countrymen when she sees them on the street?

5. Who is guarding Mr. Double-U?

(see the answer key)

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