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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 purpose of the Tupas taking a hostage?
(a) They will kill the hostage for the safety of many.
(b) They will force the government release some of the Tupas.
(c) They will try to convert the hostage to their side.
(d) They will send the hostage to a country from which there is no return.

2. Who else does Magda believe visits Senora Francisca at night?
(a) Gabriela.
(b) The mysterious lady.
(c) Senora Marta.
(d) Senora Rita.

3. What is shocking about the woman who comes to the barrio?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She is very ugly.
(c) She is extremely old.
(d) She is foreign.

4. Why did the woman come to see Senora Francisca?
(a) She wants the senora's forgiveness.
(b) She hopes the senora will help her find a job.
(c) She hopes the senora will help her care for the baby.
(d) She hopes the senora will kill her husband out of anger.

5. What evidence does Magda come across that supports what she overheard from her employer?
(a) Photos from torture sessions.
(b) A dead body.
(c) False confessions.
(d) Torture equipment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Magda take with the USIS?

2. How does Magda feel about her American family?

3. Why does Senora Francisca get a job?

4. What is the reaction of the Perez brothers as the woman walks by?

5. Why is the woman angry at Senor Ruben?

(see the answer key)

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