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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. Who is Manuel Zamacona?
(a) Norma's boss.
(b) Norma's son.
(c) Norma's brother.
(d) Norma's young friend.

2. To whom does Robles compare Norma unfavorably?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Mercedes.

3. What does Rosenda confess?
(a) She has never loved her son.
(b) She does not miss her son.
(c) She tried to replace the father's love with the son's.
(d) She does not want to die.

4. What is Norma's main fear?
(a) Robles will stop loving her.
(b) Robles cannot have children.
(c) She will never have children.
(d) She might bear an ugly child like Robles.

5. What does Rosenda create?
(a) A new image of her husband.
(b) A job for herself.
(c) A perfect family.
(d) A new home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens very quickly?

2. What fills the streets?

3. What does Dona Lorenza teach Benjamin?

4. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?

5. What does Rodrigo's mother do when she finds his manuscript called "lavender verse?"

(see the answer key)

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