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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rita learn how to make at Mama's?
(a) Rice cakes.
(b) Sweaters.
(c) Tortillas.
(d) Shoes.

2. Who visits Rita while she is in Galapagos?
(a) Her best friend from Los Angeles.
(b) Her ex-husband.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her son.

3. About what has Rita always dreamed?
(a) Staying home with her husband and children.
(b) Owning nothing but the stuff she could carry on her back.
(c) Having a luxurious lifestyle.
(d) Having enough wealth to share with others.

4. What is Rita's life like with her husband?
(a) Glamorous.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Poverty-stricken.
(d) Interesting.

5. What does Rita do for her 49th birthday?
(a) She calls her family in the US.
(b) She invites Maria and her family over for a party, but keeps her birthday a secret.
(c) She invites Maria and her family over for a grand birthday party with cake and candles and ice cream.
(d) She goes shopping.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do they tour the islands?

2. Now that she is truly free, where does Rita decide to travel in Chapter 4?

3. What bothers Rita when her wallet is stolen?

4. When does Rita feel very connected with the women in the village?

5. What does Rita do without her first night in the hotel?

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