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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Harriet is dancing with Arroyo, whom does she imagine she is dancing with?
(a) Her brother.
(b) The old gringo
(c) The President.
(d) Her father.

3. What does Harriet think Arroyo smells like?
(a) Grass.
(b) A horse stable.
(c) Over-ripe fruit.
(d) Sea side mist.

4. Which of the following adjectives does Harriet use in reference to the general during their argument?
(a) Mad.
(b) Evil.
(c) Treacherous.
(d) Crazy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave young Arroyo the box of papers that declared him rightful owner of the hacienda?

2. What does the old gringo have marking his grave?

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

4. In what city of Texas does the old gringo stop before he travels to Mexico?

5. Which of the following characters does NOT accompany Harriet Winslow to the border?

(see the answer key)

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