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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Tomás Arroyo's name anglicized to?
(a) Tom Shepherd.
(b) Thomas Mulvane.
(c) Tom Brooks.
(d) Thoms Smith.

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

3. With what weapon does General Arroyo threaten Harriet when he hears about her reaction to the fire?
(a) A whip.
(b) A slingshot.
(c) A gun.
(d) A sword.

4. Which meal do the old man and woman in the tiny hut invite the old gringo to eat with them?
(a) Siesta.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

5. Why doesn't the old gringo answer any of the horse salesman's questions?
(a) Because he doesn't speak Spanish.
(b) Because he doesn't speak to peasants.
(c) None of these answers is correct.
(d) Because he is worried about being followed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why has Harriet come to Mexico?

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

4. How old was Harriet when her father left for the war?

5. As an adult, in what city does Harriet live?

(see the answer key)

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