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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 can Mexico not shake?
(a) Its wealth, its commerce, and its shallow citizens.
(b) Its reputation for beautiful waterfalls and jungles.
(c) Its fast-pace urban setting.
(d) Its lethargy, its poverty, and its envy of Europe.

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

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

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

5. Why does she buy a cigarette holder?
(a) To hold her cigarettes.
(b) To imitate them.
(c) To donate to charity.
(d) To give to her husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To where are Pichi and Junior on the way?

3. What fills the streets?

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

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

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