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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Harriet share with the old gringo, which makes her cling to him in Mexico?
(a) American roots.
(b) A love for literature.
(c) The desire to travel.
(d) A fear of the Mexicans.

3. In what room of La Luna's home did General Arroyo hide during the early days of the revolution?
(a) In her attic.
(b) In her bathroom.
(c) In her basement.
(d) In her closet.

4. Why did La Luna's husband lose interest in her?
(a) Because she was unfaithful.
(b) Because she was illiterate.
(c) Because she was boring.
(d) Because she was barren.

5. What creature is present in the bottom of every mescal bottle?
(a) A cricket.
(b) A worm.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A beetle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does General Arroyo think should be put in the position of protecting Harriet?

2. How does the general respond to his ruined peso coin?

3. After the old gringo dies, what freak weather occurs in the desert?

4. How does Harriet feel after she makes love to Arroyo?

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason the old gringo thinks he looks like an apparition?

(see the answer key)

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