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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 Harriet suspect of Mr. Delaney.
(a) That he is secretly married.
(b) That he is dating someone else on the side.
(c) That he is involved in some shady business deals.
(d) That he is embezzling.

2. Who is the current leader of Mexico at the time of the book?
(a) Francisco I. Madero.
(b) Juan N. Méndez.
(c) Manuel González.
(d) Porfirio Diaz.

3. What type of food is served to the old gringo on the night he arrives at the guerrilla camp?
(a) Tacos.
(b) Enchilladas.
(c) Burritos.
(d) Arroz con pollo.

4. How does the old gringo say goodbye to Harriet before leaving for Zacatecas?
(a) He does not say goodbye.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He shakes her hand.
(d) He hugs her.

5. How often did the Miranda family come to visit the hacienda during a typical year?
(a) Four or five times.
(b) More than ten times.
(c) Never.
(d) Once or twice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of work did the old gringo do while he was fighting in the Civil War?

3. What reason does Colonel García give Pedro for the women waiting in line outside the village?

4. In what interesting room of an old building do Harriet and the old gringo talk?

5. What does the old gringo think will be atonement for his writing career?

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