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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. On whom does Norma utterly depend to raise her in the social hierarchy?
(a) Pimpelina de Ovanda.
(b) Bobo.
(c) Federico Robles.
(d) Prince Vampa.

2. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?
(a) A bull-rider.
(b) A citizen of Buenos Aires.
(c) A writer.
(d) A citizen of Mexico City.

3. 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) Calling his mother and wishing her good morning.
(c) With an essay on Mexico's eccentricity and position in the world.
(d) With a cup of coffee and a donut.

4. What has Gabriel forgotten when giving his mother a food processor?
(a) They have no electricity.
(b) She already has one.
(c) She does not want one.
(d) The neighbors will be jealous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?

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

3. Who does Gladys pass?

4. How are Juan and Rosa Morales able to spend a rare night out at a cheap restaurant?

5. What can Mexico not shake?

(see the answer key)

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