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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather in Guatemala City on December 9?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Cool.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Heat wave.

2. What is bothering Saavedra about his formal wear as he goes to Don Manuel's party?
(a) His hat is too big.
(b) His pants feel rough.
(c) His gloves are too tight.
(d) The starched linen collar.

3. What is the gin flask made from?
(a) Pewter.
(b) Silver.
(c) Tin.
(d) Leather.

4. What does Sol think that Julian shares with her father?
(a) They both have lots of money.
(b) They are both dreamers and fighters.
(c) They are both generals.
(d) They are both lazy.

5. What kind of tea is made with button mushrooms and secret herbs?
(a) English breakfast tea.
(b) Darjeeling tea.
(c) Mexican tea.
(d) Cakchiquel tea.

6. What is driving Xenufla crazy about Sol on Friday morning, the day Julian visits Don Manuel at home?
(a) Sol is pestering her for lunch.
(b) Sol has changed her clothes three times already.
(c) Sol is complaining about everything.
(d) The clock is not working.

7. What did Juan de Dios Rosado write that Don Manuel is having performed at his party?
(a) Play.
(b) Waltz.
(c) Story.
(d) Concerto.

8. What does Julian do with the gin flask in Chapter 20?
(a) Swipes it off the surface of the table.
(b) Drinks from it.
(c) Empties it into the sink.
(d) Fills it up again.

9. What does Sol think about the news that Julian is getting married in Mexico City?
(a) It must be a mistake.
(b) Good riddance!
(c) Xenufla was right.
(d) She needs a new boyfriend.

10. When does Julian have to leave for Mexico City to be in time for his wedding?
(a) December 10.
(b) May 12.
(c) September 15.
(d) October 2.

11. How long does it take Lucia to buy her trousseau after Julian sends her money?
(a) One month.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Within two and a half weeks.

12. Why does Julian cry in Chapter 11?
(a) He longs to return to Cuba.
(b) Because he is joyful about meeting Sol.
(c) He misses Lucia.
(d) He is sad he has no job.

13. Who remembers the Cuban saying "A lot more can be achieved with sugar than vinegar"?
(a) Julian.
(b) Saavedra.
(c) Sol.
(d) Lucia.

14. What does Don Manuel say when Julian tells him he is to be married in Mexico City?
(a) "I can't believe you!"
(b) "Wonderful!"
(c) "Congratulations, my boy."
(d) "You horrible man!"

15. Who asks Sol if she likes Julian?
(a) Dona Rosaura.
(b) Xenufla.
(c) Gabriela.
(d) Don Manuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julian go to the library El Ateneo in Chapter 13?

2. What does Julian decide he must do after writing a letter to Lucia telling her about Sol?

3. What can Lucia hear when she looks out the hotel window on her wedding trip?

4. Where is Sol at the beginning of Chapter 20?

5. What stationery does Lucia use to write to her family while on her wedding trip?

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