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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 8, "Though I May Prick My Finger".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the boat to capsize?
(a) There is a hole in the bottom of the boat.
(b) Ixca's refusal to take down the sail.
(c) The sail rips off.
(d) Norma refuses to allow Ixca to do his job.

2. What does Robles say is the challenge of the era?
(a) Build capital for the nation and protect workers' rights.
(b) To create an education reform.
(c) Reinstate the draft and mandatory military service.
(d) Reinvent the social security system.

3. What does Ixca notice about Norma and Robles' conversation at dinner?
(a) They both speak at once.
(b) Robles does all of the talking.
(c) They do not speak to one another.
(d) Norma assists her husband in the dinner conversation.

4. What is Robles' plan before the wars begin?
(a) Join the military.
(b) Become a teacher.
(c) Enter the seminary and become a priest.
(d) Run a daycare center.

5. What of Gladys' describe many traditional motifs and scenes from ancient religion?
(a) A long dream or vision.
(b) Boyfriend.
(c) Sister.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the workers do when they are once again refused food and are laughed at?

2. What does Robles study as a youth for the theological schools?

3. What happens when Robles leaves Ixca and Norma alone?

4. What do Beto and his companion do?

5. What do the factory owners do to punish the workers who are striking?

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