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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Natasha say about the nouveau riche?
(a) They deserve everyone's respect.
(b) They have the right to lead the country.
(c) They are her friends.
(d) They have none of the taste or talent that the old aristocracy had.

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

3. What does Dona Lorenza impress upon her tiny new grandson, Benjamin?
(a) How great his grandmother is.
(b) The great heritage of his family.
(c) The great native traditions.
(d) The importance of studying abroad.

4. What does Gervasio tell the men it is sometimes counterproductive to do?
(a) Talk.
(b) Think.
(c) Worry.
(d) Fight.

5. What is the family forced to do?
(a) Sell their gardens and stables.
(b) Sell the house.
(c) Leave Mexico for Argentina.
(d) Move back to Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zamacona think Mexicans must do?

2. When is the last time she sees her family?

3. What does Gervasio remember about his companions?

4. What does Robles say is the challenge of the era?

5. How does Zamacona begin his day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ibarra not like his job?

2. How does Ixca try to help Rodrigo Pola?

3. What does the quick portrait of Gladys Garcia show?

4. What does Ixca urge the city to do?

5. What does Rosenda tell Ixca about Mexico City?

6. About what does Robles think when observing his wife?

7. What does Rodrigo wonder about himself?

8. What does Norma do after her brush with death?

9. How is the mother-son bond broken between Rosenda and Rodrigo?

10. What does Rodrigo's mother expect from him? Does he do what she hopes?

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