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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements is true about General Arroyo?
(a) He is blind.
(b) He is illiterate.
(c) He is deaf.
(d) He is dyslexic.

2. Which character's real name is Ambrose Bierce?
(a) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(b) The old gringo.
(c) Raul Walsh.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

3. Why has Harriet come to Mexico?
(a) To teach.
(b) To study.
(c) To fight in the war.
(d) To work on her art.

4. Where did Harriet's father go to fight, and never returned from?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Spain.
(c) Eupore.
(d) Cuba.

5. What part of battle does the old gringo think will be the most exciting and noble?
(a) Caring for the injured.
(b) Loading ammunition for the soldiers.
(c) Fighting on the front lines.
(d) Working as a spy in enemy quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of dog was penned in with Arroyo when he was hiding in La Luna's home?

2. Who organizes the cleanup of the hacienda fire?

3. In what type of Mexican climate did Harriet live?

4. Which woman runs up the arriving soldiers and immediately begins flirting with them?

5. When Harriet dreams of Tomás, what thought takes over her mind?

(see the answer key)

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