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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal do some of the soldiers compare the old gringo to?
(a) A peacock.
(b) An owl.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A flamingo.

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 youth of the nation.
(c) The height of the buildings.
(d) The modern cars.

4. Who does General Arroyo think should be put in the position of protecting Harriet?
(a) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(b) No one, he believes Harriet should be turned away.
(c) The old gringo.
(d) Himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does NOT accompany Harriet Winslow to the border?

2. What was Tomás Arroyo's name anglicized to?

3. What is the other name the Mexican characters in the novel give to the old gringo?

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

5. Which meal do the old man and woman in the tiny hut invite the old gringo to eat with them?

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