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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the old gringo when he reaches Mexico?
(a) In his sixties.
(b) In his seventies.
(c) In his forties.
(d) In his fifties.

2. Which military character does the old gringo think will test him more than any other character in the novel?
(a) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(b) General Arroyo.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) Pedro.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does NOT travel through Mexico by use of the guerrilla train?

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

4. What does the general throw into the air for the old gringo to shoot?

5. Which of the following is NOT offered to the old gringo after he shoots the coin?

(see the answer key)

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