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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following descriptions best describes La Garduña?
(a) Old.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Mute.
(d) Young.

3. In what interesting room of an old building do Harriet and the old gringo talk?
(a) In the parlor.
(b) In the ballroom.
(c) In the library.
(d) In the conservatory.

4. What sound do the old gringo and Harriet hear, which they think is gunshots?
(a) Blacksmith hammers.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) Horses galloping by.
(d) Gunshots.

5. Which of the following items does NOT adorn the statue of Jesus hanging on the cross during the Mexican fiesta?
(a) A gold brooch.
(b) Gold chains.
(c) Silver coins.
(d) A red velvet robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the traveling group taking the body of the old gringo?

2. Which meal do the old man and woman in the tiny hut invite the old gringo to eat with them?

3. When Harriet dreams of Tomás, what thought takes over her mind?

4. What animal do some of the soldiers compare the old gringo to?

5. How long does Arroyo wait in La Luna's house without food?

(see the answer key)

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