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

2. How many children did the old gringo have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

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

4. What does the old gringo fear will happen to Harriet while in Mexico?
(a) That she will fall in love with him.
(b) That she will be dissatisfied.
(c) That she will want to leave.
(d) That she will be killed.

5. What is Harriet's last name?
(a) Winslow.
(b) Walden.
(c) Warren.
(d) Wallace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tomás Arroyo's name anglicized to?

2. Which of the following is NOT something that the old gringo carries around in his suitcase?

3. With what weapon does General Arroyo threaten Harriet when he hears about her reaction to the fire?

4. What does Harriet remember the young Mexican boy who accompanied her to the Mexican border carrying?

5. What branch of the armed forces did Harriet move to be closer to?

(see the answer key)

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