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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color are all the clothes that the old gringo wears to travel?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Navy.

2. How does the army of guerrilla soldiers travel through Mexico?
(a) By train.
(b) By boat.
(c) By horseback.
(d) On foot.

3. What does the old gringo believe is the fate of every revolutionary?
(a) To be remembered fondly.
(b) To be feared by the public.
(c) To become a tyrant.
(d) To die young.

4. What type of accent does Harriet have?
(a) New England.
(b) East coast.
(c) Southern.
(d) British.

5. What is the other name the Mexican characters in the novel give to the old gringo?
(a) Old geezer.
(b) Old Señor.
(c) Old Tom.
(d) Old man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harriet have the servants set to sweeping up the ashes in the hacienda?

2. With what weapon does General Arroyo threaten Harriet when he hears about her reaction to the fire?

3. What does General Arroyo store in the wooden box in his train car?

4. How old is the old gringo when he reaches Mexico?

5. What does Arroyo hope Harriet will take back to America with her?

(see the answer key)

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