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

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

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

4. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?
(a) Create their own originality and beginnings.
(b) Expand upon the middle class.
(c) Gain more power in European society.
(d) Look to the past.

5. What does Rodrigo presume to be to cause of Juan Morales' car crash?
(a) Icy roads.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Bad brakes.
(d) Another drunk driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Gladys been doing since age thirteen?

2. What is Mexico City?

3. What does Bobo begin to do the morning after the party?

4. Upon what does Robles reflect?

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

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