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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the horse that the old gringo purchases?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Grey.
(d) White.

2. Where does Harriet find the notice for an English teacher in Mexico?
(a) Posted on the church bulletin board.
(b) In a newspaper.
(c) Through the telegraph wires.
(d) In the mail.

3. Where did Harriet complete school?
(a) She had a tutor.
(b) At a public school.
(c) At a private school.
(d) At a finishing school.

4. What explodes in front of the old gringo right as he is entering Mexico?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A volcano.
(c) A building.
(d) A car.

5. How old is Pedro when he first meets the old gringo?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Eleven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the old gringo think that Harriet was hired?

2. Who does General Arroyo think should be put in the position of protecting Harriet?

3. What does the general tell the old gringo to tend to when he says that he wants to fight?

4. What skill did the old gringo have that impressed Pedro?

5. Who states that the old gringo is probably a man of honor?

(see the answer key)

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