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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Section 9, "Parting Of The Waters".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Robles meet the beautiful, young Mercedes?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) At a party.
(c) In school.
(d) On the Zamacona hacienda.

2. What difficulty does Rodrigo have growing up?
(a) He has a learning disability.
(b) He is poor.
(c) His mother is unkind.
(d) Without a father.

3. What happens when ixca takes Norma out in a sailboat?
(a) The sail is ripped off.
(b) They have a beautiful day.
(c) They land on a desert island.
(d) They are caught in a fast-rising storm.

4. What does Gervasio Pola stage?
(a) A strike at a factory in Mexico City.
(b) A war against the revolutionaries.
(c) A musical about Mexican politics.
(d) An escape via a garbage cart.

5. Who is Gladys Garcia?
(a) A new senator in the United States.
(b) An aging prostitute.
(c) Cienfuegos' mother.
(d) The mayor of Mexico City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robles insist if he lost his fortune one day?

2. What did both of Rodrigo's parents fear?

3. What is the family forced to do?

4. What happens very quickly?

5. What is Robles doing when Ixca goes to visit him?

(see the answer key)

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