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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the old gringo answer any of the horse salesman's questions?
(a) None of these answers is correct.
(b) Because he doesn't speak Spanish.
(c) Because he doesn't speak to peasants.
(d) Because he is worried about being followed.

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

3. Which of the following descriptions best describes La Garduña?
(a) Young.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Old.
(d) Mute.

4. In what type of Mexican climate did Harriet live?
(a) Tropical.
(b) Arid.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Humid.

5. What does Harriet claim dried up in the heat of Mexico?
(a) Her faith.
(b) Her love.
(c) Her dreams.
(d) Her hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Colonel claim gringos come to the land of the Aztecs to do?

2. Which of the following is NOT something that the old gringo carries around in his suitcase?

3. How old is the old gringo when he reaches Mexico?

4. What does Inocencio Mansalvo think the old gringo has come into the desert to do?

5. What was the name of the young boy who accompanied Harriet to the Mexican border?

(see the answer key)

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