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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mamasita view Magda?
(a) Magda is her favorite grandchild.
(b) Magda is very spoiled.
(c) Magda is very naive.
(d) Magda is not very bright.

2. What do the three women presented with relationship problems choose to do?
(a) All but Cora choose security.
(b) All but Emilia choose security.
(c) They all choose love over security.
(d) They all choose security over love.

3. Why is Magda unsure of her trip to the United States?
(a) She is afraid that Americans will make fun of her accent.
(b) She is afraid she will not be able to return to Uruguay.
(c) Her aunts did not portray the country very well.
(d) She has not had any good experiences with Americans.

4. Why is Cora able to invite Magda and Emilia over to her house?
(a) Her mother has relaxed the rules.
(b) Her maid is too drunk to realize that Cora is not allowed to have friends.
(c) Her mother is gone.
(d) Her father allows her to have friends over.

5. Why did Mitrione kidnap beggars?
(a) He was trying to help them by getting them off the streets.
(b) He was trying to turn them into soldiers.
(c) He was using them for torture experiments.
(d) He believed the beggars ran the Tupas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Emilia's father's reaction to his wife's act?

2. What will Cora do to indicate to Magda and Emilia that it's OK for them to come over?

3. What makes Magda hesitant in Chapter 13?

4. Who is the only person Magda allows to know of her love for Marco?

5. What happens during the speech?

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