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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the old gringo when he reaches Mexico?
(a) In his forties.
(b) In his sixties.
(c) In his seventies.
(d) In his fifties.

2. How does Harriet's mother respond to the news that Harriet is moving to Mexico?
(a) Harriet never tells her mother she is leaving.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is against it.
(d) She is supportive.

3. Which of the following does NOT surprise the old gringo when he arrives in Mexico?
(a) The amount of people on the streets.
(b) The modern cars.
(c) The youth of the nation.
(d) The height of the buildings.

4. What does the general throw into the air for the old gringo to shoot?
(a) A stone.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A bird.
(d) A coin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Colonel say is the only frontier left for gringos?

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

3. How many days did the old gringo wander about the desert before finding the guerrillas?

4. What type of church does Harriet attend weekly?

5. Where are the traveling group taking the body of the old gringo?

(see the answer key)

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