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

2. How does Makina say the people in the anglogaggle react to the machines at the self-checkout?
(a) They act as if the machines are people.
(b) They seem drugged by the voices.
(c) They struggle to hide the fact that they are interacting with robots.
(d) They are shocked by the bleeping.

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

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

5. Who tells Makina to go clean up before she gives anyone the package?
(a) Mr. Aitch’s driver.
(b) An old woman in a restaurant.
(c) The boy from the bus.
(d) An old man at a flower shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Makina drink with Mr. Q?

2. What does Makina say her countrymen are armed with?

3. How are Makina’s countrymen different here?

4. How does Makina’s gunshot wound feel when she washes up?

5. What does Mr. P offer Makina?

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