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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the old gringo think that Harriet was hired?
(a) For her stunning good looks.
(b) As a mistake.
(c) As cover for an escape.
(d) Because she is the best teacher in the nation.

2. Which of the following characters does NOT accompany Harriet Winslow to the border?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) Inocensia Mansalvo.
(c) La Garduña.
(d) Pedro.

3. What does Arroyo hope Harriet will take back to America with her?
(a) Himself.
(b) Memories of Mexico.
(c) The Mexican children.
(d) Nothing, Arroyo hopes Harriet will never leave.

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. Which of the following does NOT travel through Mexico by use of the guerrilla train?
(a) Guns.
(b) Food.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creature is present in the bottom of every mescal bottle?

2. What does don Graciano allow young Arroyo to hold while he is working in the hacienda?

3. What does the traveling party admit was one of the old gringo's biggest flaws?

4. Why has Harriet come to Mexico?

5. Where is the old gringo buried?

(see the answer key)

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