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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 is Gervasio Pola?
(a) A hero of the xx revolution who dies by firing squad in the Belen prison.
(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) The president of Mexico and member of the Federal Party.

2. What does Dona Lorenza impress upon her tiny new grandson, Benjamin?
(a) The great native traditions.
(b) How great his grandmother is.
(c) The importance of studying abroad.
(d) The great heritage of his family.

3. What is Norma's main worry?
(a) When she will have children.
(b) How to get more admiration and attention.
(c) Whether or not her husband loves her.
(d) Keeping her wealth.

4. Who is ruthlessly pushing his business interests forward by refusing to hear the case of an injured worker?
(a) Federico Robles.
(b) Charlotte Garcia.
(c) Gladys Garcia.
(d) Ixca Cienfuegos.

5. Why do the other men resist?
(a) They want to remain together, even unto death.
(b) They want to fight the enemy now.
(c) They want to go on their own.
(d) They want to go in two groups.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does she buy a cigarette holder?

3. How does Dona Lorenza impress this upon Benjamin?

4. What has happened to General Zapata?

5. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?

(see the answer key)

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