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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the old gringo fear will happen to Harriet while in Mexico?
(a) That she will want to leave.
(b) That she will fall in love with him.
(c) That she will be killed.
(d) That she will be dissatisfied.

3. What does Inocencio Mansalvo think the old gringo has come into the desert to do?
(a) Fight.
(b) Die.
(c) Dream.
(d) Live.

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

5. Which meal do the old man and woman in the tiny hut invite the old gringo to eat with them?
(a) Siesta.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Pedro when he first meets the old gringo?

2. What does the traveling party admit was one of the old gringo's biggest flaws?

3. What animal do some of the soldiers compare the old gringo to?

4. Where did Harriet's father go to fight, and never returned from?

5. How long have Harriet and Mr. Delaney been dating?

(see the answer key)

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