QUIZ - The House of the Scorpion, Chapters 1-5

Where are the embryos grown/implanted?

• inside of a rabbit

• inside of a crib

• inside of a cow

• inside of a dog

Why did Eduardo the scientist NOT blunt the embryo’s intelligence in chapter 1?

• Because it was a clone of El Patron

• Because it was against the law

• Because he didn’t want to

• Because he felt affection for him

How many years passed between chapter 1 and chapter 2?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

Reorder the following events from the novel in chronological order:

• Steven, Emilia, and Maria come to see Matt

• Matt breaks the window

• Emilia discovers "Property of the Alacran Estate" brand on Matt's foot

• Matt is found to be a clone and thrown out of the big house

• Steven and Emilia carry Matt to the big house

Who is Celia?

• A valuable clone

• Matt's mother

• Matt's loving caretaker

• Matt's sister

How does Matt injure his foot in chapter 3?

• He falls on the pavement

• He gets whipped with a stick

• He jumps onto broken glass

• He crawls on cement

What is discovered on the bottom of Matt's foot?

• writing that says "Property of the Alacran Estate"

• a tattoo of a scorpion

• bones that are made from metal

• scars from previous beatings

Who comes to visit Matt the first night he is imprisioned?

• Celia

• Maria

• Tom

• Mr. Alacran

What is the primary reason Matt is considered valuable?

• He possesses a unique talent

• He is a skilled musician

• He is a clone of El Patron

• He has a rare genetic trait

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Rosa and Willum, the doctor?

• Friendly

• Romantic

• Cold

• Distant