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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is surprising about Senora Francisca's house?
(a) She lives alone.
(b) It is very gaudy.
(c) It is very small.
(d) There is no furniture.

3. What "makes brothers and sisters of all who drink it?"
(a) Leche.
(b) Cerveza.
(c) Agua.
(d) Mate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does "tias" mean?

4. What does Magda admire about her best friend?

5. What literary work is referenced in the description of Cora's house?

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