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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that the old gringo carries around in his suitcase?
(a) A gun.
(b) A bottle of bourbon.
(c) A copy of the book "Don Quixote".
(d) A copy of the book that he wrote himself.

2. Where does the old gringo say that he wants to die?
(a) In his bed.
(b) In Mexico.
(c) On the battle front.
(d) In a boat on the sea.

3. 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.

4. What does the Colonel say is the only frontier left for gringos?
(a) The East.
(b) The North.
(c) The South.
(d) The West.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did La Luna get her name?

3. From whom were the land grants to the Mexican people?

4. In what war did the old gringo fight?

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

(see the answer key)

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