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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special treat does Magda lie about having for breakfast?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Oranges.
(c) Tortas.
(d) Chocolate.

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

3. Why are the women fearful for the American woman?
(a) Some of the men are leaving.
(b) Some of the men are tired of being harrassed.
(c) Some of the men are ignoring the other women.
(d) Some of the men are getting aggressive.

4. What will Cora do to indicate to Magda and Emilia that it's OK for them to come over?
(a) She will throw small rocks at Magda's window.
(b) She will send her maid over to Magda.
(c) She will signal from her window.
(d) She will light a candle in the window.

5. According to the women in Magda's family, who is visiting Uruguay?
(a) Che Guevara.
(b) Fidel Castro.
(c) Eva Peron.
(d) Juan Peron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Josefa's relationship to Magda?

2. What are Magda and Emilia particularly afraid to do?

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

4. What does Magda do when she hears Josefa's stories?

5. What do the women of Magda's family feel they do not appreciate anymore?

(see the answer key)

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