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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 139 - 211).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of animals did Forche and her roommate keep in Calfornia?
(a) Ferrets.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Hamsters.
(d) Ducks.

2. What does Forche remember thinking when she and Leonel come upon the dismembered body in El Salvador on page 4?
(a) Did the man have a family?
(b) Why do the men she is with not do something about the body?
(c) How was the man killed?
(d) Will Forche and Leonel be the next to die?

3. In Leonel's story about the businessmen's negotiations with the peasants, what do the businessmen refuse to give the peasants?
(a) A cow.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Toilet paper.
(d) A bar of gold.

4. What is Forche's nickname from her time in New Mexico?
(a) Papu.
(b) Darling.
(c) Bonita.
(d) Chocon.

5. What does Leonel say when Forche accuses him of using her to gain access to people?
(a) He says he is not using her, he is giving her a rare opportunity.
(b) He says it is necessary to use her to get what he wants.
(c) He says he will start paying her a wage.
(d) He tells her to go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonel tell Forche about the living conditions of most Salvadorans after their visit to the campo?

2. What is one of the newspapers Leonel buys to read?

3. Why does Leonel take Forche to Ahuachapan?

4. Why does Leon tell Forche he never enters churches?

5. How does Margarita behave towards Forche at first?

(see the answer key)

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