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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 5, "The De Ovandos".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Mexico City?
(a) A disgraceful place.
(b) A noble land unlike any other.
(c) A strange and ugly city.
(d) Just like any other city in Mexico.

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

5. What is their goal?
(a) To reach the shores of Miami.
(b) To reach Zapata headquarters at Tres Marina.
(c) To reach Mexico City.
(d) To overthrow the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Gabriel forgotten when giving his mother a food processor?

2. Who is Gladys Garcia?

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

4. What is an "eagle without wings"?

5. With what is the narrator now dealing?

(see the answer key)

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