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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Magda worried about Emilia?
(a) Emilia looks exhausted.
(b) Emilia is very angry.
(c) Emilia seems to dislike Cora.
(d) Emilia wants to leave Uruguay.

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

3. 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 throw small rocks at Magda's window.
(c) She will signal from her window.
(d) She will send her maid over to Magda.

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

5. How does Sofia stop Javier from hitting her with a belt?
(a) She starts crying.
(b) She insults him.
(c) She apologizes.
(d) She calls her boyfriend in for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What historical event happens two months prior to the Uruguayan students' arrival?

2. What is Josefa's relationship to Magda?

3. To whom do Cora's parents attempt to engage their daughter?

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

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

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