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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter17, what does Magda overhear from her employer that disturbs her?
(a) His hatred of America.
(b) The philosophy of torture.
(c) His desire for Magda.
(d) His desire to wipe out everyone in Uruguay.

2. Why is Cora able to invite Magda and Emilia over to her house?
(a) Her mother is gone.
(b) Her maid is too drunk to realize that Cora is not allowed to have friends.
(c) Her mother has relaxed the rules.
(d) Her father allows her to have friends over.

3. How does Mamasita view Magda?
(a) Magda is very naive.
(b) Magda is her favorite grandchild.
(c) Magda is not very bright.
(d) Magda is very spoiled.

4. From what point of view is this story told?
(a) Third-person.
(b) Multiple-person point of view.
(c) Omnipresent narrator.
(d) First-person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies as a result of the challenge?

2. What do Emilia and Magda naively collect from the river?

3. Who lives across the street from Cora?

4. What is one of Gabriela's talents?

5. What is the purpose of the Tupas taking a hostage?

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