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

2. What has Gladys been doing since age thirteen?
(a) Living in the United States.
(b) Going to to school.
(c) Living on the streets.
(d) Raising a family.

3. What fills the streets?
(a) People.
(b) Refuse.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Wild dogs.

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

5. What do most of the characters do after the party?
(a) Stay in a hotel.
(b) Stay at Bobo's.
(c) Sleep late or lay in bed.
(d) Meet for an early breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Mexico not shake?

2. From where does Gabriel return?

3. What does Cienfuegos urge the city to do?

4. What does Norma say about literature?

5. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?

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