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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. To what does Norma devote herself?
(a) Marrying wealthy.
(b) Her education.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her family.

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

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

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

5. Looking back, what does Rodrigo feel about "lavender verse?"
(a) He wishes he had given it to his mother.
(b) He feels disdain.
(c) He wonders if he should have written it.
(d) He has fond memories of it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rodrigo lament not having?

3. Who is Gladys Garcia?

4. What does she wisely recognize about her looks?

5. Who are the wealthiest feudal landowners in Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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