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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. Why do Robles and Norma marry?
(a) Their families encourage them.
(b) To benefit one another.
(c) They are betrothed.
(d) They are in love.

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

3. What of Gladys' describe many traditional motifs and scenes from ancient religion?
(a) A long dream or vision.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mother.
(d) Boyfriend.

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

5. How does Zamacona begin his day?
(a) Writing in his journal about the previous day and his plans for the rest of the day.
(b) With a cup of coffee and a donut.
(c) Calling his mother and wishing her good morning.
(d) With an essay on Mexico's eccentricity and position in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dona Lorenza?

2. What can Manuel not accept about the revolution's results?

3. To what does Norma devote herself?

4. What do Manuel and Robles extensively debate?

5. For what is Norma dressing on a Sunday morning?

(see the answer key)

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