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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian do when the organ grinder's monkey puts his tin cup in front of him?
(a) Shakes his head sternly.
(b) Turns away.
(c) Puts money into it.
(d) Turns his empty pockets inside out.

2. What do the flaming lanterns on the streets of Guatemala look like to Julian at night?
(a) Too bright to look at.
(b) Small golden suns.
(c) Flickering stars.
(d) Small bonfires.

3. Why does Sol say she agreed to visit St. Rita?
(a) She wants to see what others pray for.
(b) To get her nanny to stop bothering her.
(c) She is conducting a study.
(d) Out of deep belief in her powers.

4. Who is Julian's fiancee the daughter of?
(a) A Spanish clerk.
(b) A Cuban lawyer.
(c) A Mexican police officer.
(d) An American government official.

5. How long does it take Julian to travel to Guatemala City through the jungle?
(a) Two days.
(b) One day.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Three weeks.

6. How does Julian reach Guatemala City after he leaves the steamship?
(a) Horse.
(b) Mule team.
(c) Wagon.
(d) Carriage.

7. What is the name of the organ grinder's monkey?
(a) Bob.
(b) Chirilingo.
(c) Lupe.
(d) Pete.

8. What kind of work does Saavedra offer Julian in Chapter 4?
(a) Gardening work.
(b) Accounting work.
(c) Part-time teaching.
(d) Cleaning his office.

9. What is the setting of the Prologue?
(a) Guatemala City.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

10. What tree is in full bloom as Julian walks home in Chapter 6?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Maple.
(c) Magnolias.
(d) Oak.

11. Who does Lucia want to impress with the newspaper article about Julian?
(a) Her friends and family.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her father's business associates.
(d) The travelling salesman.

12. What is the name of the steamship Julian is on at the beginning of the novel?
(a) El Nina.
(b) El Futuro.
(c) Spanish Wayfarer.
(d) The ship of time.

13. Where does Lucia paste the postcard that Julian sent her?
(a) In her diary.
(b) In her album.
(c) In a book.
(d) In a cookbook.

14. What does Sol's nanny say she must do to prepare for her visit to the shrine of St. Rita?
(a) Fast after midnight.
(b) Eat heartily.
(c) Curl her hair.
(d) Drink wine.

15. What keys does Professor Saavedra give Julian access to?
(a) House keys.
(b) Keys to the classrooms.
(c) Keys to the bookcases.
(d) Keys to the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who needs to approve Julian's application for work?

2. How many fortunes did Julian receive form the organ grinder's monkey?

3. Who is Senor Fremin?

4. What is Julian's fiancee's name?

5. What is Julian's state of being when he is getting a fortune from the monkey?

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