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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Magda unsure of her trip to the United States?
(a) Her aunts did not portray the country very well.
(b) She is afraid that Americans will make fun of her accent.
(c) She is afraid she will not be able to return to Uruguay.
(d) She has not had any good experiences with Americans.

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

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

4. What makes Magda hesitant in Chapter 13?
(a) Visiting Gabriela.
(b) Marco's marriage proposal.
(c) Carnival.
(d) Jaime's marriage proposal.

5. How does Senora Francisca keep her husband from spending any more money?
(a) She puts a freeze on his bank account.
(b) She buys all new furniture and sends him the bill.
(c) She burns all of his money.
(d) She gives all his money to his mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cora able to invite Magda and Emilia over to her house?

2. What does Magda suggest that she and Emilia do to lighten the mood in Chapter 5?

3. What does Magda hear as she arrives for the challenge?

4. Who is the mysterious woman in Chapter 6?

5. What does Senora Rita do with Magda's boyfriend?

(see the answer key)

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