The Tortilla Curtain Quizzes

1. What does the term "tortilla curtain" refer to?

• The Mexican-American border
• The cultural insensitivity of Americans
• The agricultural exports of Mexico
• The divide between Mexican culture and the rest of the world

2. What is Delaney's first concern for after hitting Cándido with this car?

• his insurance rates
• Cándido's safety
• the car's safety
• Kyra's safety

3. Where is Delaney headed when he hits Cándido with his car?

• The recycling plant
• Home
• To a hike
• To an Arroyo Blanco Property Owner's Association meeting

4. What does Cándido ask for after being hit by Delaney's car?

• Food
• $20
• Nothing
• Medical treatment

5. When Delaney calls Kyra to tell her about hitting Cándido with his car, he gives her 2 reasons not to worry. The first is that he already paid the guy $20. What is the second?

• The man he hit was Mexican.
• The man he hit had not died.
• The car had suffered minimal damage.
• He had already called Jack Jardine.

6. What is the name of the canyon in which Cándido and América live?

• Canoga Canyon
• Topanga Canyon
• Da Ros Canyon
• Tepoztlán Canyon

7. What is the name of the neighborhood in which the Mossbachers live?

• Arroyo Blanco
• Canoga Park
• Topanga Canyon
• Da Ros

8. What were the words that Cándido's mother said to him when he hallucinated her dead body talking to him??

• "Go to the devil, my son"
• "Make like a wall"
• "Find your fortune up north, Cándido"
• "I love you"

9. For how many years was Cándido married to his first wife?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

10. Which of the following is the best description of Jordan?

• A nature-lover like Delaney
• A child with racist tendencies
• An active sports player
• Addicted to video games