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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Magda's mother give Gabriela?
(a) A painting Magda had done of the sunset.
(b) Magda's clothing.
(c) Clay plates Magda had made in kindergarten.
(d) A sculpture of the poinsettia tree Magda had made with Emilia.

3. Who is Magda's best friend?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Rita.
(c) Lilita.
(d) Gabriela.

4. Why do Sofia's actions disgrace Magda's parents?
(a) Sofia is dating an unacceptable suitor.
(b) Magda's parents are the twins' legal guardians.
(c) Magda's parents have to pay for Sofia's hotel room.
(d) Sofia is not related to them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Magda do after Emilia's admonishment in Chapter 5?

2. Who else does Magda believe visits Senora Francisca at night?

3. From what point of view is this story told?

4. How does Senora Francisca keep her husband from spending any more money?

5. What is the ethnicity of Magda's barrio?

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