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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are Magda and Emilia particularly afraid to do?
(a) Go to Cora's house.
(b) Visit Gabriela.
(c) Go to their fishing shack.
(d) Leave Magda's bedroom.

4. How are the women in Magda's family described?
(a) Husky.
(b) Delicate.
(c) Strong.
(d) Tall.

5. What does Magda notice at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) The laborers are singing.
(b) The clouds are darkening.
(c) The fields are rotting.
(d) The first fully-bloomed poinsettia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are the names of Magda's twin cousins?

4. How does Sofia stop Javier from hitting her with a belt?

5. What special treat does Magda lie about having for breakfast?

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