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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective does the old gringo use to describe his journalism work to Harriet?
(a) Muckraking.
(b) Misrepresenting himself.
(c) Bribing.
(d) Infiltrating.

2. Whom does Arroyo think Harriet smells like?
(a) His sister.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His wife.
(d) His mother.

3. How did La Luna get her name?
(a) For her astrological skills.
(b) For her dreamy way of speaking.
(c) For her crazy personality.
(d) For her round face.

4. What reason does Colonel García give Pedro for the women waiting in line outside the village?
(a) They are hoping for food handouts.
(b) They are delirious with thirst.
(c) They are refugees hoping for asylum.
(d) They are in love with the returning men.

5. What part of Harriet does the old gringo think is the only living thing in the desert?
(a) Her heart.
(b) Her skin.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her spirit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of church does Harriet attend weekly?

3. How does the old gringo say goodbye to Harriet before leaving for Zacatecas?

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

5. When do the Mexican people take siesta?

(see the answer key)

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