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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. What is Mexico City?
(a) A noble land unlike any other.
(b) Just like any other city in Mexico.
(c) A disgraceful place.
(d) A strange and ugly city.

2. When Rodrigo goes off to college, where does he finally feel like he belongs?
(a) At home.
(b) In his legal classes.
(c) A literary group.
(d) A music group.

3. Why does Ixca mysteriously appear in Robles' office?
(a) To guide him in his decisions.
(b) To scare Robles.
(c) To talk to Manuel.
(d) To observe his reaction to his loss of wealth.

4. What is the marriage between Robles and Norma?
(a) A loving marriage.
(b) A perfect match.
(c) A perfect bargain.
(d) A comfortable marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is little Jorges made an orphan?

2. What faith does Rodrigo prefer?

3. What does Rodrigo show when he learns his mother is dead?

4. From where does Gabriel return?

5. Why do Robles and Norma marry?

(see the answer key)

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