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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what war did the old gringo fight?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Civil War.

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

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

4. In what city of Mexico did the old gringo die?
(a) Guadalajara.
(b) Chihuahua.
(c) Puebla.
(d) Tijuana.

5. What does the Colonel claim gringos come to the land of the Aztecs to do?
(a) Meet their destinies.
(b) Fight their demons.
(c) Create their riches.
(d) Challenge their gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the army of guerrilla soldiers travel through Mexico?

2. What is the name of the Colonel who oversees the soldiers at the old gringo's graveside?

3. In what type of Mexican climate did Harriet live?

4. What does the old gringo have marking his grave?

5. What relationship did Harriet and Tomás have in Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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