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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She knows Mr. Aitch will be angry.
(c) She is not used to being treated this way.
(d) She does not want to make a scene.

2. What does Makina see as a good omen, when she gets across the river?
(a) Cars coming up the road.
(b) A bird overhead.
(c) A pregnant woman’s belly.
(d) The sun breaking through.

3. What did Makina help Mr. Q with a few years ago?
(a) Hiding him from his enemies.
(b) Getting him elected.
(c) Recovering his money.
(d) Mayoral politics.

4. How does Makina travel to the bus station?
(a) By taxi.
(b) On foot.
(c) Underground.
(d) By horse.

5. What does Makina say to the people who are swallowed by the sinkhole?
(a) "Hasta la vista."
(b) "Tough luck."
(c) "Happy trails."
(d) "So long."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator say it feels like like to be around Cora?

3. What does Mr. P offer Makina?

4. How does Makina avoid being drowned when their inner tube flips in the river?

5. How did Chucho recognize Makina?

(see the answer key)

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