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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. When does the first cow invade the palace?
(a) Right after the General's death.
(b) The narrator doesn't tell us.
(c) Right before the General's death.
(d) An October afternoon.

2. How many enemies did the General suspect of conspiring against him?
(a) 14.
(b) 19.
(c) 21.
(d) 6.

3. Which man has the gall to win at dominoes against the General without permission?
(a) Emanuel.
(b) Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra.
(c) Leticia Nazareno's ghost.
(d) General Rodrigo de Aguilar.

4. Where do the armed forces maintain order during the investigation of Bendicion's life?
(a) The Presidential Palace.
(b) The capitol city.
(c) The Apostolic Nunciature.
(d) Bendicion Alvarado's mansion.

5. What happened to the cause of Bendicion Alvarado?
(a) It was suspended for insufficient proof.
(b) It was rejected because of her unchaste youth.
(c) It was postponed because of the political significance of the results.
(d) It was suspended because of the General's interference.

Short Answer Questions

1. After both bulletins, how is the General's death finally announced?

2. Which of Bendicion Alvarado's miracles is most astonishing?

3. What is disguised as as vase of six sunflowers?

4. What is placed in Bendicion Alvarado's hand?

5. What does the General do after his mother dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra attempt to undermine the General?

2. After the Papal Nuncio decides that the event was not a miracle, what happens to him?

3. Describe the General's final death.

4. Describe the successful assassination attempt.

5. How are the creditors treated when they arrive at the palace?

6. Describe the occurrence the General believes to be a miracle.

7. After he has finished with the school girl, how does the General deal with her?

8. Explain the conditions under which Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra is allowed to operate the torture chamber.

9. Why does the General order the Church and its clergy to be expelled from the nation and how is this accomplished?

10. How does Leticia force the General to marry her?

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