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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Aitch wait to do, before he gives Makina the thing he wants her to deliver?
(a) Knock back her drink.
(b) Give him some information.
(c) Swear an oath.
(d) Kiss his ring.

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

3. What does Makina say her countrymen are armed with?
(a) Work.
(b) Connections to top dogs.
(c) Guns.
(d) Knives.

4. 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.

5. Why does Makina feel guilty about making her trip?
(a) For having left her mother.
(b) For needing so much help.
(c) For leaving her switchboard.
(d) For not having money to pay her way.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Makina seduced by, in the city?

4. What shape does the sinkhole take when it is done sinking?

5. Where does Makina meet Mr. Aitch?

(see the answer key)

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