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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Magda do when she hears Josefa's stories?
(a) She falls asleep.
(b) She has nightmares.
(c) She ignores her.
(d) She writes them down.

2. What do Magda and Janet not agree upon?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Women's rights.
(d) Foreign policy.

3. Why did the woman come to see Senora Francisca?
(a) She wants the senora's forgiveness.
(b) She hopes the senora will help her care for the baby.
(c) She hopes the senora will help her find a job.
(d) She hopes the senora will kill her husband out of anger.

4. Why does Mrs. Allenberg not allow Cora to see anyone?
(a) She is afraid people will be cruel to Cora because she is Jewish.
(b) She is afraid that Cora is too good for everyone else.
(c) She is afraid that Cora will become too attached to the people in the barrio.
(d) She is afraid of the Uruguayans.

5. What does Magda suggest that she and Emilia do to lighten the mood in Chapter 5?
(a) Sing.
(b) Visit Gabriela.
(c) Dance.
(d) Play pranks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Magda and Emilia go to feel safe?

2. What neighbor does Magda love to visit?

3. Who is the mysterious woman in Chapter 6?

4. What does Magda admire about her best friend?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Magda lie to Gabriela about having a large breakfast?

2. Why does Magda collect the sweat and blood of the people who are tortured in the cell next to hers?

3. What is Magda's mood at the end of Chapter 5 and why?

4. What is Emilia's reaction to hearing her mother speak of the revolution, and why?

5. Ultimately, what are the fates of Magda and Marco at the end of this novel?

6. Who is Che Guevara?

7. How are the twins supposed to date boys?

8. Why is Mrs. Allenberg afraid for her daughter?

9. What is Raquel's conflict in Chapter 14?

10. Describe the story Josefa tells Magda.

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