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

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

3. Why do Magda and Emilia hide in Gabriela's wagon?
(a) They want to run away from their homes.
(b) They want to play a prank on their parents.
(c) They want to take back what their mothers had given Gabriela.
(d) They want to know where she lives.

4. Who is Magda's best friend?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Rita.
(c) Gabriela.
(d) Lilita.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Magda on the streets when she is looking for help during the riot?

2. What makes Cora mysterious to Magda and Emilia?

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

4. What is still haunting Magda?

5. Whom does the woman in Chapter 6 go to visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Emilia no longer want to be around Cora?

2. What sacrifice does Marco make in freeing Magda?

3. What does Mamasita ask Magda about Jaime, and what conclusions can be drawn from Magda's answer?

4. Why does Mamacita bring Magda to her home?

5. What is Marco's role in the government and with the Tupas? Explain.

6. How do Magda and Janet differ in opinions?

7. Why is Emilia so furious at her mother and Magda?

8. How are Magda and Emilia finally able to visit Cora's house?

9. What are Lilita's feelings on the revolution in regard to her daughter?

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

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