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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction of the Perez brothers as the woman walks by?
(a) They are in awe of her.
(b) They try to mug her.
(c) They catcall her.
(d) They tell her to go home.

2. How does Senora Francisca keep her husband from spending any more money?
(a) She burns all of his money.
(b) She gives all his money to his mistress.
(c) She puts a freeze on his bank account.
(d) She buys all new furniture and sends him the bill.

3. How does Magda feel about her American family?
(a) She finds them too be rather snobbish.
(b) She finds them to be overly religious.
(c) She finds them to very loving.
(d) She finds them to be rather ignorant.

4. In Chapter17, what does Magda overhear from her employer that disturbs her?
(a) His hatred of America.
(b) The philosophy of torture.
(c) His desire for Magda.
(d) His desire to wipe out everyone in Uruguay.

5. Why does Senora Francisca get a job?
(a) She wants to help the shop out.
(b) She wants to make more money than her husband.
(c) She does not wish to sacrifice her lifestyle.
(d) She wants her daughter to marry the shop owner's handsome son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mysterious woman reveal to Senora Francisca?

2. What evidence does Magda come across that supports what she overheard from her employer?

3. What is shocking about the woman who comes to the barrio?

4. What sight awes the Uruguayan students?

5. Who has become affiliated with the Tupamaros by Chapter 17?

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