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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 3, "Squeezed into the pajamas of a thinner time...".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the quick portrait of Gladys show?
(a) The woman's struggle to become an American citizen.
(b) The woman waking up in a wet street after a long night of work.
(c) The woman's rise to power in the Mexican government.
(d) The struggles of her life raising seven children alone.

3. What is Norma's main worry?
(a) Whether or not her husband loves her.
(b) When she will have children.
(c) Keeping her wealth.
(d) How to get more admiration and attention.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cienfuegos urge the city to do?

2. What does Norma say about literature?

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

4. From where does Gabriel return?

5. Of what does Rodrigo complain?

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