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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 is Makina nervous about when she travels to the end of the world?
(a) Being soul-lost.
(b) Being financially-lost.
(c) Being disappeared-lost.
(d) Being disoriented-lost.

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

3. What does Makina say is called for, when she refuses the pulque the bartender brings out?
(a) Insolence.
(b) Contrition.
(c) Negotiation.
(d) Insults.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Makina describe Mr. Aitch?

2. Why does Makina not react immediately when the boy harasses her?

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

4. What does Makina say is a "slippery bitch" (11)?

5. What does Makina see as a good omen, when she gets across the river?

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