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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. After the Special Service is shut down, who instructs Pantoja, the following evening, to meet with Victoria and Collazos?
(a) Beltran.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Collazos.
(d) Scavino.

2. What is the name of the sergeant that elopes with a prostitute in Chapter 6?
(a) Rafael Gordillo.
(b) Majed Abdullah.
(c) Teófilo Gualino.
(d) Rossi Conte.

3. How long is a sergeant put in jail after eloping with a prostitute?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) A year.
(d) 4 months.

4. For how many days are SSFGRI personnel stranded because of weather?
(a) 5.
(b) 34.
(c) 8.
(d) 11.

5. At the start of Chapter 8, how long has it been since Pantoja's wife left him?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 4 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Villagers crucify a sub-officer who is dressed how?

2. Who decides, after hearing about an attempted kidnapping of prostitutes, that the Special Service has gotten out of hand?

3. Where does the local radio show host approach Pocha for an interview?

4. What is the name of the radio station that airs a popular radio show that mentions Pantoja and the Special Service?

5. Pantoja's assignment, after the Special Service is shut down, is near what lake?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the "House of Iron" fail in the Amazon?

2. How does Morey try to cover up Olga's murder?

3. What does Beltrán want to leave the Army?

4. Describe "The Hymn of the Special Service."

5. How does Pantoja react when he is told of the decision to discontinue the operations of the SSGFRI?

6. How do the people in Pantoja's life react to him giving Olga's eulogy?

7. How does Maclovia behave during her radio interview with Sinchi?

8. Why do Morey and several young men from Requena decide to kidnap prostitutes from the Special Service?

9. What is surprising about Olga's funeral?

10. Why do Navy members become upset with Pantoja and his operation?

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