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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Part Three: Indian Territory": "Frothing like Foam" through "Most Were Naked and Beautiful.".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," what does China Iron call "paradise" (150)?
(a) The open sky.
(b) Her relationship with Liz.
(c) The desert.
(d) Estreya's love.

2. In the beginning of "An Erratic Flight," what is China Iron conveying with her list of colors?
(a) Earlier in her journey she was too anxious to notice the beauty of her surroundings.
(b) Now that she is more experienced in the world, she appreciates diversity more.
(c) Butterflies are much more colorful than birds.
(d) The hilly area they have entered is much more colorful than the plains they came from.

3. In "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," what is the reason for the feast at the Indian encampment?
(a) They are celebrating the birth of a new child.
(b) They are celebrating a military victory.
(c) It is their way of welcoming their visitors.
(d) It is part of a religious celebration.

4. In "A Bunch of Short Dark Hapsburgs," what crime is Miss Daisy the victim of?
(a) Her child is killed in front of her.
(b) A gang rape and brutal physical attack.
(c) Kidnap and torture.
(d) Threats of violence that culminate in a public beating.

5. In"A Dust Cloud Can Linger," what is the name of the fort?
(a) Los Tulipanes.
(b) Las Violetas.
(c) Las Hortensias.
(d) Las Azucenas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Prophet with a Paint Brush," who is Bruce Scott?

2. What is Elizabeth's husband's name?

3. While they are still traveling in "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," when does the group expect to see "their" gauchos again?

4. In "It Was the Brightness of the Light," what draws China Iron to the puppy that she eventually adopts?

5. On page 157 of "Most Were Naked and Beautiful," who does China Iron say looks like "a china disguised as a flamingo"?

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