1. Of what does Rodrigo complain?
(a) His dirty flat.
(b) The wealthy to which he spoke at the party.
(c) His lack of funds.
(d) His own failures.

2. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?
(a) Look to the past.
(b) Create their own originality and beginnings.
(c) Gain more power in European society.
(d) Expand upon the middle class.

3. To where are Pichi and Junior on the way?
(a) America.
(b) A party given by Bobo.
(c) Work.
(d) Home.

4. Why do Prince Vampa, Charlotte Garcia, and Natasha hold the rest of the crowd in disdain?
(a) They are wealthier than anyone else at the party.
(b) They consider themselves the only true heirs of Mexico's noble traditions.
(c) They are rude and belligerent.
(d) They are kind and loving, ot which the others cannot make sense.

5. What do the guards encourage Gervasio to do?
(a) Inform them of the whereabouts of his companions.
(b) Run away.
(c) Die alone.
(d) Call his wife.

6. What is Robles' philosophy?
(a) His own success is also the country's.
(b) His struggle is the country's struggle.
(c) The best job is working for the common good.
(d) The harder he works, the more he gets.

7. What fills the streets?
(a) Refuse.
(b) Wild dogs.
(c) People.
(d) Gasoline.

8. What does most of their house become?
(a) A museum.
(b) A school.
(c) A government building.
(d) A dress shop.

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

10. What was Robles once?
(a) A peasant farmer's son.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A businessman.
(d) A millionaire.

11. What causes the family to temporarily relocate to New York City and then Paris?
(a) A death in the family.
(b) Political turmoil.
(c) A desire to see other cities.
(d) An earthquake.

12. In what does Robles' general give him lessons?
(a) Leadership and morality.
(b) Getting over his fears.
(c) Killing people.
(d) Capturing prisoners.

13. What does Robles insist if he lost his fortune one day?
(a) He would be a pauper.
(b) It would never be recovered.
(c) It would take years for him to rebuild it.
(d) He would rebuild it the next.

14. What does Robles study as a youth for the theological schools?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) Latin.

15. Why does a workers' strike begin?
(a) Their pay is low.
(b) A child dies of overwork.
(c) They are not given food.
(d) They are overworked.