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

2. Who does Gladys pass?
(a) Her family on the way to the border.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The President of Mexico.
(d) A glamorous couple taking a car to a party.

3. Who is Gladys Garcia?
(a) The mayor of Mexico City.
(b) Cienfuegos' mother.
(c) A new senator in the United States.
(d) An aging prostitute.

4. What does Rodrigo lament not having?
(a) A good writing instructor.
(b) Attained the same level of success as the Robles.
(c) A nice girlfriend.
(d) A beautiful flat.

5. Why is the impoverished Countess at the party?
(a) For the comfort of friends.
(b) To try to coerce others into giving her money.
(c) To find a husband.
(d) For the food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?

2. What does Rodrigo presume to be to cause of Juan Morales' car crash?

3. How does Zamacona begin his day?

4. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?

5. To whom does Zamacona lecture?

(see the answer key)

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