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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago does the narrator say Cava came to Lima to finish school in Part One, Chapter 1?
(a) 1 and ½ years ago
(b) 3 and ½ years ago
(c) 2 and ½ years ago
(d) 4 and ½ years ago

2. Where does Alberto’s father say he’ll send Alberto next year if he does well on his exams in Part One, Chapter 4?
(a) The Soviet Union
(b) The United States
(c) Paris
(d) Mexico City

3. For how many years does the narrator say his father served the government in Part One, Chapter 3?
(a) 45
(b) 20
(c) 30
(d) 10

4. What color are the flannel pajamas that Cava wears in Part One, Chapter 1?
(a) Green
(b) Yellow
(c) Red
(d) Blue

5. Alberto’s father suggests to Alberto’s mother that they rent a decent house where, in Part One, Chapter 4?
(a) Lurigancho
(b) Santa Anita
(c) El Salvador
(d) Miraflores

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator of Part One, Chapter 3 say lives next door to him and often comes to the door when he knocks unless her aunt does?

2. As Alberto walks from the bus station to his house in the beginning of Part One, Chapter 4, a group of small boys calls out to him. What do they ask Alberto?

3. Who does the Jaguar say is taking his place on guard in Part One, Chapter 1?

4. The quote that opens Part One, Chapter 1 (“We play the part of heroes because we’re cowards, the part of saints because we’re wicked”) is written by whom?

5. How many rooms does Teresa’s house have besides the kitchen, according to the narrator of Part One, Chapter 4?

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