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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the type of home that the family who hired Harriet live in called?
(a) A hacienda.
(b) A casa.
(c) A castillo.
(d) A biblioteca.

2. Who is the first to say that if a man wants to be considered a good soldier, he must go out into battle hoping to die?
(a) The old gringo.
(b) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(c) General Arroyo.
(d) Colonel García.

3. Why does General Arroyo pull his hat down and his serape up?
(a) He is weeping.
(b) He is brooding on possibilities.
(c) He is in a fury.
(d) He is napping.

4. What type of person does the old gringo compare General Arroyo to?
(a) A buffoon.
(b) A sycophant.
(c) A revolutionary.
(d) A dictator.

5. Why does the old gringo think that Harriet was hired?
(a) As cover for an escape.
(b) For her stunning good looks.
(c) As a mistake.
(d) Because she is the best teacher in the nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of accent does Harriet have?

2. Who does General Arroyo think should be put in the position of protecting Harriet?

3. On what day of the week did La Luna's servants line up to be paid?

4. Why has Harriet come to Mexico?

5. What does the old gringo fear will happen to Harriet while in Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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