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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does General Arroyo think should be put in the position of protecting Harriet?
(a) Himself.
(b) No one, he believes Harriet should be turned away.
(c) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(d) The old gringo.

2. In what interesting room of an old building do Harriet and the old gringo talk?
(a) In the library.
(b) In the parlor.
(c) In the ballroom.
(d) In the conservatory.

3. Why doesn't the old gringo answer any of the horse salesman's questions?
(a) Because he is worried about being followed.
(b) None of these answers is correct.
(c) Because he doesn't speak Spanish.
(d) Because he doesn't speak to peasants.

4. What is the name of the family that hired Harriet?
(a) Milagros.
(b) Menendez.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Marietta.

5. What does the old gringo think will be atonement for his writing career?
(a) Living forever through his words.
(b) None of these answers is correct.
(c) Dying in Mexico.
(d) Being forgotten by his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items does NOT adorn the statue of Jesus hanging on the cross during the Mexican fiesta?

2. What part of battle does the old gringo think will be the most exciting and noble?

3. Whom does the old gringo hope to meet as he is traveling to Zacatecas?

4. Which of the following does NOT surprise the old gringo when he arrives in Mexico?

5. Where are the POWs who refuse to join with Pancho Villa held?

(see the answer key)

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