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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 do the factory owners do to punish the workers who are striking?
(a) They fire them.
(b) They refuse the workers food for weeks.
(c) They taunt them.
(d) They kill them.

2. In what does Robles' general give him lessons?
(a) Capturing prisoners.
(b) Killing people.
(c) Leadership and morality.
(d) Getting over his fears.

3. What happens when Robles leaves Ixca and Norma alone?
(a) They are uncomfortable with one another.
(b) Their conversation dies out.
(c) Ixca leaves shortly after.
(d) Their conversation becomes very intimate.

4. What does Robles study as a youth for the theological schools?
(a) Italian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Latin.
(d) French.

5. Where does Robles meet the beautiful, young Mercedes?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) At a party.
(c) On the Zamacona hacienda.
(d) In school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the angry workers?

2. What does Ixca notice about Norma and Robles' conversation at dinner?

3. About what changes is Robles talking to Ixca?

4. What is Robles' plan before the wars begin?

5. What do Beto and his companion do?

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