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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends the telegram which is kept from the General's sights?
(a) The Supreme Pontiff.
(b) Ambassador Palmerston.
(c) Benedicion Alvarado.
(d) Manuela Sanchez.

2. What is Bendicion Alvarado's coffin filled with, to keep her body from rotting?
(a) Formaldehyde and ice.
(b) Ice and saw dust.
(c) Roses and cedar chips.
(d) Alcohol and ice.

3. How long will it be until the next comet passes?
(a) A lifetime.
(b) 75 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 150 years.

4. What does the first bulletin released after the General's death declare?
(a) A slight indisposition has obliged him to cancel appearances.
(b) A serious illness has compromised the General.
(c) A security threat has caused the General to remain under close supervision.
(d) The General has requested personal time away from the people.

5. What is placed in Bendicion Alvarado's hand?
(a) A fine oriole.
(b) A pink live tulip.
(c) A pink silk tulip.
(d) Her finest oriole painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the dogs of the dogfight district during the renewal?

2. Which of the following is not a means of death met by the men who sacked the Presidential Palace?

3. How many enemies did the General suspect of conspiring against him?

4. Benedicion Alvarado screamed in horror because the walls perpetually oozed which of the following after the banquet?

5. Which smell accompanies Manuela Sanchez?

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