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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 84 to 107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lowe describe the act of reading Kahlo's diary?
(a) As an act that brings us closer to Kahlo's biography while offering us little or no insight into her work.
(b) As one of trangression, "charged with an element of voyerurism."
(c) As "an invariably voyeruristic act," which she remarks is often colored by a creul attraction to the suffering of others.
(d) As generally confusing given Kahlo's coded speech, and her frequent use of Surrealist games.

2. How does Lowe write that Frida's understanding of Communism changes?
(a) Frida becomes more and more interested in the local politics of the Communist party.
(b) She connects it to her hatred of the U.S.
(c) It becomes more like a religious faith.
(d) Frida's understanding is based on what Diego Rivera teaches her.

3. Who does Lowe write "cemented" the association of Frida and Surrealism?
(a) Jose Clemente Orozco.
(b) Andre Breton.
(c) Diego Rivera.
(d) Jose Vasconcelos.

4. Who did Frida write many letters to in the Diary?
(a) Ana Kahlo, her sister.
(b) Dolores Olmedo.
(c) Juan Olmedo, her doctor.
(d) Diego Rivera.

5. What is the name of the monstrous creature that Frida paints in green, wrapped with red ribbons?
(a) An "Eyesaurus."
(b) An "Ooglersaurus."
(c) A "Boogie Man," called "El coco" in Spanish.
(d) The ghost of a dead child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What exercise does Frida do with colored pencils in the Diary?

2. What style does Fuentes claim was "in tune with the tastes of the Mexican elite" around the turn of the century?

3. Which of the following qualities does Lowe claim Frida shares with Surrealism?

4. How does Carlos Fuentes claim he first met Frida Kahlo?

5. What does the use of the "third eye" signify in the "Portrait of Neferunico"?

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