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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 295 - 384).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What writer does Forche identify with regarding her life experiences on page 331?
(a) James Byron.
(b) William Wordsworth.
(c) Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
(d) George Orwell.

2. What does Alex teach Forche's young son to do?
(a) Eat grasshoppers.
(b) Hop on one foot.
(c) Play chess.
(d) Draw.

3. Where is Forche living when Leonel first comes to her door?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) California.
(c) Canada.
(d) Texas.

4. Why does Forche have to tie her sweater around her neck in the prison?
(a) To keep her pulse from quickening.
(b) To hide her unusual birthmark.
(c) She is so upset that she broke out in hives and does not want anyone to see.
(d) A prisoner cuts her and she is bleeding.

5. What does the person who meets Forche at the airport on her first trip to El Salvador tell her about Leonel?
(a) He is dangerous.
(b) He is a pretty strange guy.
(c) He is a spy.
(d) He is involved with the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Leonel decide Carolyn should stay with Margarita?

2. Who does Leonel tell Forche usually sent actual supplies in aid to El Salvador?

3. How old was Leonel at the time Forche was making all her trips back and forth to El Salvador?

4. How does Forche describe her experiences with Leonel today?

5. What particular drug does Forche buy in bulk to take to El Salvador?

(see the answer key)

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