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

2. In what does Zamacona think a problem consists?
(a) Not truly understanding one's origins.
(b) The middle class not having the right to vote.
(c) The running of the country by thieves and thugs.
(d) Not being a nation of one origin.

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

4. What does Rodrigo lament not having?
(a) A nice girlfriend.
(b) A beautiful flat.
(c) Attained the same level of success as the Robles.
(d) A good writing instructor.

5. Who is Rodrigo Pola's only friend as a young boy?
(a) Roger Mathau.
(b) Roberto Guerrera.
(c) Roberto Regules.
(d) Mitt Romney.

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

7. Of what does Ibarra grow tired?
(a) His bland middle class life.
(b) His family.
(c) His life in Mexico City.
(d) HIs relationship with Robles.

8. What has Gladys been doing since age thirteen?
(a) Living in the United States.
(b) Living on the streets.
(c) Raising a family.
(d) Going to to school.

9. What happens to the angry workers?
(a) They are executed by Federal troops.
(b) They are imprisoned.
(c) They are fired.
(d) They are worked harder.

10. What does Rodrigo's mother do when she finds his manuscript called "lavender verse?"
(a) She throws it away our of anger.
(b) She becomes furious that he has wasted his time.
(c) She becomes very excited.
(d) She is unsure how to feel about his work.

11. Why do the other men resist?
(a) They want to go on their own.
(b) They want to remain together, even unto death.
(c) They want to go in two groups.
(d) They want to fight the enemy now.

12. What does Norma know, even as a teenager?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is not attractive.
(c) How to be a good person.
(d) How to make men fall for her.

13. Who does Gervasio leave behind?
(a) His injured companion.
(b) General Zapata.
(c) His brother.
(d) No one.

14. When is the last time she sees her family?
(a) Since she was twenty.
(b) Since she left home.
(c) Since that morning.
(d) Since last night.

15. How long has Ibarra known Robles?
(a) Since college.
(b) Since they were very young.
(c) Since they met at work a few years ago.
(d) For a very short period of time.