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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the General murder the old woman?
(a) Because she threatened to expose him.
(b) So that no one would know the circumstances of his death.
(c) In order to silence his mother.
(d) Because she knew about the two thousand children.

2. What does the General see anchored at sea?
(a) Three caravels.
(b) The English.
(c) Patricio Aragones's navy.
(d) The American navy.

3. According to Aragones, who put the General in power?
(a) The Gringoes.
(b) The English.
(c) Aragones.
(d) The Conservatives.

4. How does Narisco Miraval die?
(a) Public execution.
(b) A bullet in the ear.
(c) Poisoned rum.
(d) Dog attack.

5. Who was the only general to not consume alcohol?
(a) The General.
(b) Saturno Santos.
(c) Jacinto Algarabia.
(d) Narisco Lopez.

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

7. After the deaths of the men who sacked the Palace, the General decides to do which of the following?
(a) Execute any potential opposition.
(b) Stop torturing people.
(c) Demote Patricio Aragones.
(d) Begin a reign of unprecedented terror.

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

9. Which craft does Manuela Sanchez's mother make?
(a) Painted screens.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Lace.
(d) Knit garments.

10. What did the General's escort--the Guajiro Indian--carry with him in the early days of the General's reign?
(a) A cane-cutting machete.
(b) A bottle of rum.
(c) A man-eating dog.
(d) A .32 caliber.

11. At what time does Major General Rodrigo de Aguilar arrive at the banquet?
(a) 11:50.
(b) 12:05.
(c) 11:55.
(d) 12:00.

12. How many maids did Bendicion Alvarado receive?
(a) 1.
(b) None.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

13. How does the General disguise his inability to speak?
(a) A recorded message.
(b) His double.
(c) Limited public appearances.
(d) Ventriloquists.

14. How did the General sign decrees?
(a) Seal.
(b) Thumbprint.
(c) An X.
(d) His Initials.

15. Which type of animal destroyed the palace?
(a) Coyotes.
(b) Vultures.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the General flavor his water with?

2. Who was the last diplomat to produce credentials in the Nation?

3. When does the General renovate the dogfight district?

4. Who lost an arm defusing a bomb intended for the General?

5. Which of the following objects was NOT among the items bearing the General's face?

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