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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old gringo admire most in Harriet's character?
(a) Her intelligence.
(b) Her good looks.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Her spunk.

2. What does Mr. Delaney do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a lobbyist.
(c) He is an optometrist.
(d) He is a cigarette salesman.

3. What was Tomás Arroyo's name anglicized to?
(a) Thomas Mulvane.
(b) Thoms Smith.
(c) Tom Brooks.
(d) Tom Shepherd.

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

5. On what day of the week did La Luna's servants line up to be paid?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following adjectives does Harriet use in reference to the general during their argument?

3. What part of Harriet does the old gringo think is the only living thing in the desert?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes the decor in General Arroyo's home?

5. Which military character does the old gringo think will test him more than any other character in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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