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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal do some of the soldiers compare the old gringo to?
(a) A flamingo.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A peacock.
(d) An owl.

2. Whom does Harriet live with in Washington D.C.?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her best friend.

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

4. What does the old gringo think about after he witnesses the explosion?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Explorers.
(c) Archaeologists.
(d) Casualties.

5. What does the Colonel claim gringos come to the land of the Aztecs to do?
(a) Create their riches.
(b) Meet their destinies.
(c) Fight their demons.
(d) Challenge their gods.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what war did the old gringo fight?

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

5. What type of accent does Harriet have?

(see the answer key)

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