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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 is still haunting Magda?
(a) Cora's wounds.
(b) The riot.
(c) The police officer's sexual assault.
(d) The person being shot at the speech.

2. What does Senor Ruben wear to work everyday?
(a) A suit.
(b) A police officer's uniform.
(c) A military uniform.
(d) A trench coat.

3. What are the names of Magda's twin cousins?
(a) Rosa and Maria.
(b) Coco and Estrellita.
(c) Diana and Felicia.
(d) Sofia and Carmen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sofia stop Javier from hitting her with a belt?

2. How are the women supposed to view being yelled at by the men?

3. How is the woman who comes to the barrio dressed?

4. Whom does Magda see sneaking over to Senora Francisca's house?

5. What does Magda admire about her best friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Montevideo described in Chapter 2?

3. What are Senora Francisca's feelings about the Tupas?

4. What sacrifice does Marco make in freeing Magda?

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

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

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

8. Why does Wentworth have Emilia arrested?

9. How are the twins supposed to date boys?

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

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