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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the General looks at other nations, what pattern does he notice?
(a) The decay of colonial government.
(b) Change, revolution and revival.
(c) The rise of strong-man governments.
(d) Stagnation.

2. Where does the General read of a death identical to one he dreamed about?
(a) In the Bible.
(b) In the records of his father's life.
(c) In the tomes of Julius Caesar.
(d) In the writings of General Lautaro Munoz.

3. What type of contest does the General institute?
(a) A shooting contest.
(b) A spelling bee.
(c) A national speech contest.
(d) A beauty contest.

4. What type of suit does the General use as a disguise?
(a) Military camoflage.
(b) Farmer's clothing.
(c) An innocent linen suit
(d) A tweed officer's uniform.

5. How does Aguilar arrive at the banquet?
(a) Alone.
(b) With an escort.
(c) In full military regalia.
(d) As the main course.

6. How many assassination attempts did Patricio Aragones survive before he was hired by the General?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 6.

7. Where does the General sit as the comet passes over?
(a) On the stairs of Manuela's house.
(b) Between Manuela and her mother.
(c) At the foot of Manuela's bed.
(d) Across from Manuela.

8. Who lost an arm defusing a bomb intended for the General?
(a) Patricio Aragones.
(b) Poncio Daza.
(c) General Rodrigo de Aguilar.
(d) Bendicion Alvarado.

9. What happens to the Red Cross shipments?
(a) They are welcomed as much-needed aid.
(b) They are allowed to spoil before being sent to the needy.
(c) They are rejected by the General as signs of imperialism.
(d) They are seized, sold and resold by corrupt ministers.

10. What is the ironic thing about the hurricane?
(a) It is a stealthy disaster.
(b) It comes when the General is expecting the comet's return.
(c) It is not the cause of the destruction.
(d) It has a woman's name.

11. Which smell accompanies Manuela Sanchez?
(a) Urine.
(b) Stale perfume.
(c) Yesterday's stew.
(d) Licorice.

12. What does the General flavor his water with?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Lime.
(c) Vanilla.
(d) Soursop.

13. Which part of the General's corpse didn't the vultures peck?
(a) His mythic feet.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His herniated testicle.
(d) His soft hands.

14. What does the General bring to Manuela Sanchez?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Gadgets.

15. Which group comes to investigate the disappearance of the children?
(a) The League of Generals.
(b) The League of Nations.
(c) The United Nations.
(d) The U.S. Marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time did the General always begin the day?

2. Which omen caused the General to change the date of a public appearance?

3. How did the General sign decrees?

4. To whom did the General give a sewing machine?

5. The General is determined to wipe out every conservative regime from where to where?

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