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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 special treat does Magda lie about having for breakfast?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Tortas.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Strawberries.

2. How is the woman who comes to the barrio dressed?
(a) In foreign clothing.
(b) In elegant, expensive clothing.
(c) In rags.
(d) She is wearing next to nothing.

3. What is surprising about Senora Francisca's house?
(a) It is very small.
(b) It is very gaudy.
(c) There is no furniture.
(d) She lives alone.

4. What animal is Magda particularly excited about seeing?
(a) The giraffe.
(b) The elephant.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The chimp.

5. What do the women of Magda's family feel they do not appreciate anymore?
(a) Being forced to stay at home.
(b) Being catcalled by the men.
(c) Being treated as equals.
(d) Being ignored by the men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Cora mysterious to Magda and Emilia?

2. How does Senora Francisca keep her husband from spending any more money?

3. What is always in view of the girls?

4. How does Magda feel about her American family?

5. According to rumor, who might be involved with a dead Nazi?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Magda and Emilia's mothers do for Gabriela?

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

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

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

8. How does Senora Francisca plan to support herself and her daughters? Why does she take this action?

9. Why is Marco unhappy that Magda wants to see Che speak?

10. What does Cora do that dishonors her family?

(see the answer keys)

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