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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. How are Juan and Rosa Morales able to spend a rare night out at a cheap restaurant?
(a) A wealthy man drops his wallet.
(b) They get the night off from work.
(c) They win the lottery.
(d) They are lucky at the races.

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

3. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?
(a) With a critical and knowing eye.
(b) As if they are from the same social class.
(c) In a biased way.
(d) In a vague and uncaring way.

4. What does Norma say about literature?
(a) It is the most precious art form.
(b) It is just as important as a nice handbag.
(c) It is boring and worthless.
(d) It is a waste of time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most of the characters do after the party?

2. What does Gervasio Pola stage?

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

4. What happens to the angry workers?

5. What is Norma's main worry?

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