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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 the narrator say affected Makina for the first time with this sinkhole?
(a) The prophecies about the end of the world.
(b) Industrial accidents.
(c) Grief over her losses.
(d) The earth’s insanity.

2. What role had Mr. Aitch played in Makina’s brother’s departure?
(a) He sent him into exile.
(b) He told him where to go.
(c) He captured him and took him away for a job.
(d) He sent him away.

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

4. What does Mr. Double-U offer Makina?
(a) A job for her brother.
(b) A gift for her mother.
(c) A man who will take her to her brother.
(d) A man to transport her across to the other side.

5. What is Mr. Aitch doing when Makina arrives?
(a) Playing dominoes.
(b) Reading the paper.
(c) Having a sauna.
(d) Having a meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Makina say to herself when the ground lurches, at the beginning of the book?

2. What is Makina nervous about when she travels to the end of the world?

3. What does Makina tell her younger sister about men who have filthy mouths?

4. What is it about Makina’s boyfriend’s behavior that inspires respect in her?

5. How does Makina travel to the bus station?

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