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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) The wealthy to which he spoke at the party.
(b) His lack of funds.
(c) His own failures.
(d) His dirty flat.

2. With what is the narrator now dealing?
(a) Native Mexicans.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Mexico's revolutionary past.
(d) Mexico's future.

3. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?
(a) Expand upon the middle class.
(b) Look to the past.
(c) Create their own originality and beginnings.
(d) Gain more power in European society.

4. What does Bobo begin to do the morning after the party?
(a) Plan the next party.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Calling his guests.
(d) Clean up after his guests.

5. To whom does Zamacona lecture?
(a) The old, wealthy aristocrats.
(b) A class of grade school children.
(c) The younger, eager crowd of writers.
(d) A crowd of blue collar workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dona Lorenza believe about the political and economic shifts?

2. What, according to Zamacona, corrupts the citizens?

3. What does Norma say about literature?

4. Who does Gervasio leave behind?

5. What does most of their house become?

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