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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Allenberg not allow Cora to see anyone?
(a) She is afraid of the Uruguayans.
(b) She is afraid people will be cruel to Cora because she is Jewish.
(c) She is afraid that Cora will become too attached to the people in the barrio.
(d) She is afraid that Cora is too good for everyone else.

2. What did Magda's aunt see one of the twins doing?
(a) Leaving a hotel with a boy.
(b) Dancing in a bar.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Drinking.

3. According to rumor, who might be involved with a dead Nazi?
(a) Cora's father.
(b) Magda's father.
(c) Gabriela's husband.
(d) Emilia's father.

4. How do Magda and Emilia spy on Cora?
(a) They watch her from Cora's own window.
(b) They bribe the postman to tell them about her.
(c) They watch her from the poinsettia tree.
(d) They set up a mirror to reflect into Magda's room what Cora's house looks like.

5. What does Magda do when she hears Josefa's stories?
(a) She writes them down.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She ignores her.
(d) She has nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lilita make a living?

2. Why are the women fearful for the American woman?

3. Who is the main character of the story Josefa tells Magda?

4. What does Senor Ruben wear to work everyday?

5. What does Magda do after Emilia's admonishment in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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