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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 has Gabriel forgotten when giving his mother a food processor?
(a) She already has one.
(b) They have no electricity.
(c) She does not want one.
(d) The neighbors will be jealous.

2. Why is the impoverished Countess at the party?
(a) To find a husband.
(b) For the food.
(c) For the comfort of friends.
(d) To try to coerce others into giving her money.

3. What can Mexico not shake?
(a) Its wealth, its commerce, and its shallow citizens.
(b) Its fast-pace urban setting.
(c) Its reputation for beautiful waterfalls and jungles.
(d) Its lethargy, its poverty, and its envy of Europe.

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

5. How does the critical failure to make a connection between Rodrigo and his mother leave her feeling?
(a) Unsure.
(b) At peace.
(c) Unattractive, unloved, and alone.
(d) Angry and resentful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rodrigo supposed to be studying?

2. What does Dona Lorenza teach Benjamin?

3. Who is Rodrigo Pola's only friend as a young boy?

4. Who does Gervasio leave behind?

5. What does the quick portrait of Gladys show?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rodrigo spend his time as a young student?

2. About what does Robles think while Ixca and Manuel are speaking?

3. What do Bobo's guests do after the party?

4. How does Ixca try to help Rodrigo Pola?

5. What does Ixca urge the city to do?

6. How does Zamacona begin his day?

7. What happens once Norma and Robles meet?

8. What is wrong with Gabriel's gift to his mother?

9. Of what does Dona Lorenza remain convinced?

10. Why does Natasha give Rodrigo advice? What advice does she give him?

(see the answer keys)

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