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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. Who does Gervasio leave behind?
(a) No one.
(b) His injured companion.
(c) General Zapata.
(d) His brother.

2. Upon what does Robles reflect?
(a) His marriage.
(b) He no longer has to walk in the "flea circus" on the street.
(c) His bank.
(d) The discussions he had at Bobo's party.

3. Who is Gervasio Pola?
(a) The president of Mexico and member of the Federal Party.
(b) The mayor of Mexico City, who is working towards a stronger middle class.
(c) A poor man who cares for his wife and child by working in the United States part of the year.
(d) A hero of the xx revolution who dies by firing squad in the Belen prison.

4. What does Gervasio insist that the group do?
(a) Run the other way.
(b) Go their separate ways.
(c) Go in small groups.
(d) Stick together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mexico City?

2. What is Norma's main worry?

3. What does Norma say about literature?

4. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?

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

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