Fruit of the Drunken Tree Quiz

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How does Chula escape her kidnappers? (from Section 9, Pages 208 - 224)

First, she manages to get out of the trunk of the car where she has been kept; later, she is rescued by Petrona, who has had a change of heart.

First; she manages to evade being grabbed by Petrona; later, she is rescued by Garrion, who has had a change of heart.

First, she manages to evade being grabbed by Garrion; later, she is rescued by Petrona, who has had a change of heart.

First she manages to get out of the trunk of the car where she has been kept; later, she is rescued by Mama and Cassandra.

Why does Petrona’s mother throw her out of the house? (from Section 4, pages 69 – 103)

She has found out that Petrona was responsible for Ramon’s death.

She has found out that Petrona is stealing from the Santiagos.

She does not like Petrona spending so much time with Chula.

She does not like Petrona spending so much time with Garrion.

What are the key parallels between the fathers of Chula and Petrona? (from Section 2, pages 23 – 44)

They are both dead, having been killed by the paramilitary.

They are both an active presence in their daughters’ lives.

They are both significantly removed from their daughters’ lives.

They both believe that their daughters should do whatever they need to do in order to survive.

What makes Mama suddenly uneasy about Petrona? (from Section 8, pages 176 - 207)

Mama has a dream that suggests Petrona is not trustworthy.

Petrona has left behind a note from Garrion that Mama has found.

Cassandra has a dream that suggests Petrona is not trustworthy.

Mama has noticed that food has been disappearing.

Who is Galan? (from Section 4, pages 69 – 103)

A popular politician: he is assassinated at a political rally attended by Chula, Papa, and Petrona.

An unpopular drug lord: he is behind the killing of a popular politician at a political rally.

A respected law-enforcement official: he is the victim of a street killing witnessed by Chula, Mama, and Papa.

A popular politician: he is assassinated at a political rally attended by Chula, Mama, and Cassandra.