4. Why does Norma finally offer Federico a job?
(a) She takes pity on him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) He begs her.
(d) Her husband tells her to give him a job.

5. How does Rosenda respond when her son asks her whether Gervasio was good to her?
(a) She tells him that his father was a coward who died in prison and betrayed his comrades.
(b) She tells him he was the best husband anyone could ask for.
(c) She tells him that he was very indifferent and not missed.
(d) She tells him he was very good to her.

6. Where does Ixca bury Rosenda?
(a) By her home.
(b) On a hill.
(c) In the town cemetery.
(d) In the rain.

7. What does Norma want Ixca to tell her?
(a) That her husband loves her.
(b) That he loves her.
(c) That he wants to marry her.
(d) That he will give her all his money.

8. What faith does Rodrigo prefer?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Love.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Of indifference.

9. What does Rodrigo show when he learns his mother is dead?
(a) Love.
(b) Tears.
(c) Little emotion.
(d) Remorse.

10. What do Manuel and Robles extensively debate?
(a) Mexican culture and politics.
(b) What business makes the most money.
(c) New laws.
(d) Private education versus public education.

11. What do Gabriel and his friends do?
(a) Go out on the town.
(b) Drive around.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Sit at home.

12. What do Beto and his companion do?
(a) Make love.
(b) Talk all night long.
(c) Drink.
(d) Fall asleep.

13. When does Betina reveal her arrogant, superior character?
(a) Only when Jamie is around.
(b) On Sundays.
(c) When she is angry.
(d) All the time.

14. What happens when Robles leaves Ixca and Norma alone?
(a) Ixca leaves shortly after.
(b) Their conversation dies out.
(c) Their conversation becomes very intimate.
(d) They are uncomfortable with one another.

15. How is little Jorges made an orphan?
(a) By his mother's death during childbirth.
(b) By his mother's murder.
(c) By his father's suicide.
(d) By his father's cab accident.