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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 8, "Rodrigo Pola".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Robles believe he has earned the right to do?
(a) Go on a vacation.
(b) Elevate himself about the bankrupt nonentities forever.
(c) Take the day off from work.
(d) Sleep in.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Rodgrigo's mother long?

2. What was Robles once?

3. Looking back, what does Rodrigo feel about "lavender verse?"

4. What does Norma realize after a flirtation with a young poet?

5. What is Mexico City?

(see the answer key)

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