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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT offered to the old gringo after he shoots the coin?
(a) A sombrero.
(b) Mescal.
(c) Food.
(d) A bed to sleep on.

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

3. What does Mr. Delaney do for a living?
(a) He is a lobbyist.
(b) He is an optometrist.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a cigarette salesman.

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

5. How often did the Miranda family come to visit the hacienda during a typical year?
(a) More than ten times.
(b) Once or twice.
(c) Four or five times.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Harriet does the old gringo think is the only living thing in the desert?

2. How old is Mr. Delaney?

3. In what city of Texas does the old gringo stop before he travels to Mexico?

4. Which of the following does NOT surprise the old gringo when he arrives in Mexico?

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

(see the answer key)

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