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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old gringo say goodbye to Harriet before leaving for Zacatecas?
(a) He does not say goodbye.
(b) He hugs her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He shakes her hand.

2. What does the old gringo think is the path that all young men must take?
(a) To find their perfect woman.
(b) To travel the world.
(c) To fight for righteousness.
(d) To challenge their father figures.

3. Where does Harriet sleep at night?
(a) In the old gringo's tent.
(b) In the train car.
(c) In a small wooden hut by the river.
(d) In the woods.

4. Why does the old gringo think that Harriet was hired?
(a) Because she is the best teacher in the nation.
(b) For her stunning good looks.
(c) As a mistake.
(d) As cover for an escape.

5. How does General Arroyo feel about the hacienda?
(a) He thinks nothing of it.
(b) He respects it.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He appreciates it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the old gringo travel from Texas to Mexico?

3. Who is the current leader of Mexico at the time of the book?

4. What does the old gringo admire most in Harriet's character?

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

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