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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sol's nanny tell her to do when the heavy incense smoke makes her eyes tear up?
(a) Turn away from the statue.
(b) Keep staring without blinking.
(c) Close them.
(d) Wipe them with a tissue.

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

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

5. Who is Gabriela?
(a) Don Manuel's daughter.
(b) Saavedra's niece.
(c) Julian's cousin.
(d) Robios' sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the organ grinder's monkey do when people place a coin in his tin cup?

2. What does Lucia put on the back of the newspaper article about Julian?

3. What is Sol writing in when the reader first meets her?

4. Why does Sol say she agreed to visit St. Rita?

5. What is Julian happy to find in the room he rents in Guatemala City?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Julian and Lucia's living conditions in New York City.

2. What are the central themes in Julian's play?

3. What kind of job does Julian hope to receive in Guatemala?

4. Does Lucia feel betrayed by Julian?

5. What did Julian's friends and family tell him about his dreams of freeing Cuba?

6. What is Julian's reaction when he first sees Sol at the top of the stairs during her coming-of-age party?

7. Describe Sol's conflicting emotions as she says goodbye to Julian before he leaves for Mexico City.

8. Describe President Rubios appearance at Sol's coming-of-age party.

9. What does Professor Saavedra hope for Julian?

10. Why is Lucia angry when she receives the copy of the article about Julian?

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