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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 6, "Federico Robles".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Rodrigo complain?
(a) His dirty flat.
(b) His lack of funds.
(c) His own failures.
(d) The wealthy to which he spoke at the party.

2. What is Robles' philosophy?
(a) His own success is also the country's.
(b) His struggle is the country's struggle.
(c) The harder he works, the more he gets.
(d) The best job is working for the common good.

3. Who is ruthlessly pushing his business interests forward by refusing to hear the case of an injured worker?
(a) Gladys Garcia.
(b) Ixca Cienfuegos.
(c) Charlotte Garcia.
(d) Federico Robles.

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

5. What is the family forced to do?
(a) Sell the house.
(b) Leave Mexico for Argentina.
(c) Sell their gardens and stables.
(d) Move back to Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the family to temporarily relocate to New York City and then Paris?

2. Who does Gervasio leave behind?

3. Why do the other men resist?

4. Why do Prince Vampa, Charlotte Garcia, and Natasha hold the rest of the crowd in disdain?

5. What does most of their house become?

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