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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 "British Science," to what does China Iron compare Argentina?
(a) A cow.
(b) A china (woman).
(c) A womb.
(d) A gaucho.

2. What is the meaning of China Iron's dog's name?
(a) Iron.
(b) Gold.
(c) Home.
(d) Star.

3. In "La China Isn't a Name," when China Iron mentions someday wearing gaucho pants, what literary technique is being used?
(a) Metonymy.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Synechdoche.

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

5. In "British Science," what object does China Iron become fascinated with?
(a) A compass.
(b) A pepper mill.
(c) A book of myths.
(d) An umbrella.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "We Come from Dust," what does China Iron realize that Liz is afraid of?

2. In the opening of "Dragons and My Pampa All Mixed Up Together," what is China Iron learning about?

3. What Biblical allusion does China Iron make in "Tank You Señora for Cure Me"?

4. In "Dragons and My Pampa All Mixed Up Together," what does Liz draw for China Iron at night?

5. In "That's Also Something You Eat and Drink with Scones," to what does China Iron compare traveling on horseback or in the wagon?

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