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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Makina drink with Mr. Q?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Pulque.
(d) Beer.

2. Where does Makina meet Mr. Aitch?
(a) At the Casino.
(b) At the bus station.
(c) At the Turkish Baths.
(d) At the Pulquería Raskolnikova.

3. What does Makina tell her younger sister about men who have filthy mouths?
(a) That they are the most dangerous.
(b) That they might have powerful friends.
(c) That they are usually afraid.
(d) That they can still be fragile.

4. Who is guarding the door at Mr. Aitch’s place?
(a) There is no guard.
(b) A goon with a gat.
(c) A kid Makina shucked.
(d) A glacial guard.

5. How does Makina avoid being drowned when their inner tube flips in the river?
(a) She stops struggling.
(b) She kicks till she reaches land.
(c) She floats on her back.
(d) She lashes herself to the inner tube.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makina travel to the bus station?

2. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?

3. How did Chucho recognize Makina?

4. How many languages does Makina speak?

5. When did Makina first meet Mr. Double-U?

(see the answer key)

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