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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old gringo admire most in Harriet's character?
(a) Her spunk.
(b) Her good looks.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Her intelligence.

2. Why has Harriet come to Mexico?
(a) To teach.
(b) To study.
(c) To work on her art.
(d) To fight in the war.

3. How does the old gringo travel from Texas to Mexico?
(a) By car.
(b) On horseback.
(c) On foot.
(d) By train.

4. What does Inocencio Mansalvo think the old gringo has come into the desert to do?
(a) Dream.
(b) Live.
(c) Die.
(d) Fight.

5. What skill did the old gringo have that impressed Pedro?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Marksmanship.
(d) Finding edible plants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the old gringo say that he wants to die?

2. Where are the traveling group taking the body of the old gringo?

3. What does the Colonel say is the only frontier left for gringos?

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

5. What is the name of the family that hired Harriet?

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