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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 10, "The Skull of Independence".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dona Lorenza impress this upon Benjamin?
(a) Taking him to art museums.
(b) Taking him to sleep amid the family portraits.
(c) Listening to records.
(d) Reading him books.

2. What do the guards encourage Gervasio to do?
(a) Inform them of the whereabouts of his companions.
(b) Run away.
(c) Call his wife.
(d) Die alone.

3. What do the wedding guests do after the wedding?
(a) Go home.
(b) Gossip spitefully about their hosts and each other.
(c) Go to the reception.
(d) Go to Bobo's for a party.

4. In what does Zamacona think a problem consists?
(a) The running of the country by thieves and thugs.
(b) Not being a nation of one origin.
(c) The middle class not having the right to vote.
(d) Not truly understanding one's origins.

5. To whom does Robles compare Norma unfavorably?
(a) Mercedes.
(b) His sister.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norma know, even as a teenager?

2. What does Norma say about literature?

3. How is little Jorges made an orphan?

4. What drives Dona Lorenza?

5. How does Zamacona begin his day?

(see the answer key)

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