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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the army of guerrilla soldiers travel through Mexico?
(a) On foot.
(b) By horseback.
(c) By train.
(d) By boat.

2. Who states that the old gringo is probably a man of honor?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) Pedro.
(c) La Garduña.
(d) General Arroyo.

3. Where does Harriet find the notice for an English teacher in Mexico?
(a) Posted on the church bulletin board.
(b) In a newspaper.
(c) Through the telegraph wires.
(d) In the mail.

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

5. From whom were the land grants to the Mexican people?
(a) The king of Russia.
(b) The king of England.
(c) The king of Portugal.
(d) The king of Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Harriet's father go to fight, and never returned from?

2. What explodes in front of the old gringo right as he is entering Mexico?

3. What type of person does the old gringo compare General Arroyo to?

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

5. Which military character does the old gringo think will test him more than any other character in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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