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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Cora mysterious to Magda and Emilia?
(a) She does not appear to have anyone to care for her.
(b) She is very sad.
(c) She is always chaperoned by her parents.
(d) She is very sickly.

2. Whom does Magda see sneaking over to Senora Francisca's house?
(a) Josefa.
(b) Lilita.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Gabriela.

3. How does Magda escape from the streets during the riot?
(a) Marco helps her.
(b) Someone calls her inside.
(c) A police officer rescues her.
(d) Her family name keeps her safe.

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

5. What is Lilita's goal for her daughter?
(a) Emilia is to become a doctor.
(b) Emilia is to become an actress.
(c) Emilia is to marry well.
(d) Emilia is to become a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Sofia's actions disgrace Magda's parents?

3. Who are the three women presented in Chapter 14 who have to wrestle with the issue of love versus security?

4. How are the women supposed to view being yelled at by the men?

5. Why does Jaime refuse to shake the officer's hand?

(see the answer key)

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