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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. How does Magda see Janet and other American students?
(a) Curious about their government and not unlike Uruguayan students.
(b) Very bright and intuitive.
(c) Self-absorbed and passive.
(d) Snobbish.

2. What did the families of Magda's grandparents attempt?
(a) They tried to force her grandparents into marriage.
(b) They tried to send Mamacita out of the country.
(c) They tried to keep Magda's grandparents apart.
(d) They tried to enlist her grandfather in the army.

3. What happened to Emilia once?
(a) She was held hostage.
(b) She was assaulted on the streets.
(c) She was questioned about her mother.
(d) She was arrested.

4. Who else does Magda believe visits Senora Francisca at night?
(a) The mysterious lady.
(b) Senora Marta.
(c) Gabriela.
(d) Senora Rita.

5. What is Cora's religion?
(a) Atheist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Protestant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Magda unsure of her trip to the United States?

2. How does Magda feel about her American family?

3. Where does this novel take place?

4. What does Magda's boyfriend hope to get from dating her?

5. What does Senor Ruben wear to work everyday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do the aunts criticize the American woman in their neighborhood?

5. What does Emilia tell Magda about her idea to play pranks?

6. What is piropos?

7. Why does Magda audition for Wentworth's play?

8. Who is Basco?

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

10. Why does Mamacita bring Magda to her home?

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