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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose characters did Magda's neighbor name her sons after?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Grimm.
(c) Cervantes.
(d) Dickens.

2. What is the name of the zoo animal that Magda and her classmates watch being born?
(a) Tomasito.
(b) Titus.
(c) Bassiano.
(d) Chavo.

3. 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 of the Uruguayans.
(c) She is afraid that Cora is too good for everyone else.
(d) She is afraid people will be cruel to Cora because she is Jewish.

4. What are Magda and Emilia known for in their neighborhood?
(a) Singing.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Pranks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Senor Ruben wear to work everyday?

2. Why does Senora Francisca get a job?

3. What did Magda's aunt see one of the twins doing?

4. Who stops Magda when she goes for help during the riot?

5. Why did the woman come to see Senora Francisca?

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