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

2. When is the last time she sees her family?
(a) Since she was twenty.
(b) Since that morning.
(c) Since she left home.
(d) Since last night.

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

4. What is an "eagle without wings"?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Puerto Vallarta.
(d) Quito.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Zamacona, corrupts the citizens?

2. Of what does Rodrigo complain?

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

4. Who is Gladys Garcia?

5. What can Mexico not shake?

(see the answer key)

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