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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 she wisely recognize about her looks?
(a) They are her chief asset in life.
(b) They are in need of improvement.
(c) They will not get her far.
(d) They are very plain.

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

3. To what does Norma devote herself?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her family.
(c) Her education.
(d) Marrying wealthy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Ibarra known Robles?

2. Who is Gervasio Pola?

3. What does Robles do for Ibarra?

4. What does Rodrigo do when he no longer has a friend?

5. What is Norma's main worry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What remains impossible for Robles, regarding Norma? Why?

3. How does Ixca describe Mexico?

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

5. What does Robles say to Norma, regarding their lost fortune?

6. How does Rodrigo describe his relationship with Pimpenela?

7. What does Robles learn from being in the military?

8. How does the book open?

9. What takes place between Pimpenela and Ixca?

10. How do three of the characters die?

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