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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Part One: The Pampas": "The Morbid Light of Dead Men's Bones" through "A Prophet with a Paintbrush".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Under the British Empire," where does Liz tell China Iron Great Britain is?
(a) Halfway between Argentina and China.
(b) Near the top of the globe.
(c) Far away across the ocean.
(d) In the exact center of the globe.

2. How old was Rosario when he left home?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

3. In "We Come from Dust," what does China Iron realize that Liz is afraid of?
(a) Her--China Iron.
(b) Being swallowed up by the pampas.
(c) Running out of water and food.
(d) Indians.

4. In "Lost in Thought, into the Muck I Sank," what does China Iron do when the women realize they are close to a group of Indians?
(a) Begs Liz to turn the wagon around.
(b) Disguises herself as a man.
(c) Begins to teach Liz a few words of their language.
(d) Loads both shotguns and teaches Liz to shoot.

5. In "At the Mercy of the Caranchos," what makes China Iron wish to be British?
(a) Whisky.
(b) The material goods that Liz has with her.
(c) Liz's stories.
(d) The food that Liz cooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Everything Covered Me like a Second Skin," how does the narrator indicate time passing rapidly?

2. In "Lost in Thought, into the Muck I Sank," what does Liz do that surprises and pleases China Iron?

3. In "La China Isn't a Name," when China Iron mentions someday wearing gaucho pants, what literary technique is being used?

4. In "It Was the Brightness of the Light," what draws China Iron to Liz?

5. In "British Science," what object does China Iron become fascinated with?

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