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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. The secretary of the Mexican businessman is:
(a) Maria
(b) Padilla
(c) Teresa
(d) Catalina

2. Who does Artemio see at the church?
(a) Don Gamaliel
(b) the priest, Paez
(c) Catalina
(d) a group of nuns

3. What does the dress store clerk think about the women models in the store?
(a) they are too fat
(b) their legs are too short
(c) they are too flat-chested
(d) they are too skinny

4. Where was Cruz's unit going?
(a) Sinaloa
(b) Hermosillo
(c) Sonora
(d) Mexico City

5. What do they see when they return to Rio Hondo?
(a) Regina waiting for them
(b) the town on fire
(c) the restaurant closed
(d) Regina's and other bodies hanging from trees

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cruz smell?

2. Who does Artemio feel deserves a good part of his estate?

3. At lunch, the two women try to pronounce the name of:

4. Who was Cruz's unit fighting?

5. At this time Artemio Cruz is a:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Artemio Cruz pay a visit to Father Paez?

2. Why does Artemio warn Regina about the federales?

3. What does the chauffeur think while sitting in traffic?

4. What impression does the reader have of Mr. Cruz's financial position?

5. What does Artemio do after the business meeting?

6. What do the girl and her mother talk about at the dress shop?

7. Teresa and Catalina are still concerned about the will. What does Artemio say when Teresa ask about the will?

8. What is the subject of the business meeting between Artemio and the Americans?

9. Who does Cruz see when he first opens his eyes?

10. Why does Cruz have to leave town?

(see the answer keys)

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