View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Magda see sneaking over to Senora Francisca's house?
(a) Lilita.
(b) Gabriela.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Josefa.

2. In 1959, how old are Magda and Emilia?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twelve.

3. What does "tias" mean?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Sister.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Cousin.

4. Who is the main character of the story Josefa tells Magda?
(a) God.
(b) The king.
(c) The moon.
(d) The sun.

5. What country is Magda's grandfather from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Uruguay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the women fearful for the American woman?

2. With whom does Marco march on the Cerro?

3. Why is the woman angry at Senor Ruben?

4. What is Marco convinced will happen at the speech?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jaime realize that he will never marry Magda?

2. What is significant about Marco and Magda's correspondence?

3. What is significant about Senora Francisca having a bare house?

4. How is Montevideo described in Chapter 2?

5. What happens to Magda after she escapes the riot?

6. What realization does Magda make that has her joining the Tupamaros?

7. How did Magda's town get its name?

8. What is Senora Francisca's reaction to the news that her husband has a mistress?

9. Why does Senor Ruben's mistress come to see Senora Francisca?

10. What does the taxi driver say that helps Magda after Jaime's death, and why does it affect her?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 935 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample