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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the stranger leave behind at Mr. Trench's house?
(a) A straw hat.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A catalog.
(d) A novel.

2. How does the man try to get out of going with the boy?
(a) He fakes a fainting spell.
(b) He protests that he does not make house calls.
(c) He tells the boy to bring his horse to Mr. Trench's house.
(d) The man tries to say no, telling the boy he has to catch a boat.

3. What prompts Mr. Trench to invite the stranger to his house?
(a) The stranger says he has a British newspaper.
(b) The stranger mentions he has some brandy.
(c) The stranger looks like a priest.
(d) The stranger has a long wait for his ship.

4. Why is the lieutenant eager to hunt down the priest?
(a) He thinks hunting a man is better than hunting deer.
(b) He sees it as a chance for a promotion.
(c) He has an intense hatred of priests and the church.
(d) He wants the Police Chief's job.

5. For what is the American wanted?
(a) Bank robbery and murder.
(b) Running guns across the border.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Smuggling priests out of the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many priests has the lieutenant already executed?

2. Who is the last priest on the run from the police?

3. What makes his escape doubly difficult?

4. What did one former priest do about which the lieutenant likes to think?

5. What is happening to the priests in this Mexican state?

(see the answer key)

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