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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the traveling party admit was one of the old gringo's biggest flaws?
(a) He was vain.
(b) He was selfish.
(c) He was hateful.
(d) He was always late.

3. Which of the following items does NOT adorn the statue of Jesus hanging on the cross during the Mexican fiesta?
(a) Silver coins.
(b) Gold chains.
(c) A red velvet robe.
(d) A gold brooch.

4. How many days did the old gringo wander about the desert before finding the guerrillas?
(a) Six days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

5. Whom does Harriet live with in Washington D.C.?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe the outfit Pancho Villa is wearing when he arrives to speak with American reporters?

2. What reason does Colonel García give Pedro for the women waiting in line outside the village?

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

4. What does the old gringo regularly dream of?

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

(see the answer key)

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