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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How are Makina’s countrymen different here?
(a) Less whistling.
(b) More singing.
(c) More begging.
(d) Less restraint.

4. What pose does the man in the truck assume, after Makina surprises him?
(a) Hard-boiled slouch.
(b) Looming bullying.
(c) Nonchalant repose.
(d) Anxious jittering.

5. What does Makina drink with Mr. Q?
(a) Pulque.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Beer.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Makina say the people look when they leave the supermarket and return to the street?

4. What food has Makina brought with her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Makina’s impression of the people she sees in the city?

2. What is Mr. Q’s style of speaking like?

3. What has Makina brought with her on her trip to the other side?

4. How does the old man explain the game of baseball to Makina?

5. What danger does Makina face in making her trip?

6. What slang does Makina use, and what is its effect?

7. Why does Cora send Makina to talk to the top dogs?

8. What kind of omen does Makina think she sees in the beginning of Chapter 3?

9. How does Makina handle the harassment she faces on the bus?

10. What does Makina need to do to get access to Mr. Double-U and Mr. Aitch?

(see the answer keys)

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