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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) General Zapata.
(c) His injured companion.
(d) His brother.

2. What drives Dona Lorenza?
(a) Her chauffeur.
(b) The need to be remembered.
(c) The need to keep native Mexican traditions.
(d) The need to maintain the family's honor and aristocratic heritage.

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

4. How does Ixca observe all the major characters?
(a) In a biased way.
(b) As if they are from the same social class.
(c) In a vague and uncaring way.
(d) With a critical and knowing eye.

5. With what is the narrator now dealing?
(a) Mexico's revolutionary past.
(b) Native Mexicans.
(c) Mexico's future.
(d) Mexico City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does she buy a cigarette holder?

2. What does Gervasio tell the men it is sometimes counterproductive to do?

3. Who is Gervasio Pola?

4. What does Robles believe he has earned the right to do?

5. Of what does Rodrigo complain?

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