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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what religion was La Luna raised?
(a) Later Day Saints.
(b) La Luz del Mundo.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Jesuit.

2. When Harriet is forced to dance with Arroyo in the ballroom, where does she imagine that she is?
(a) Back in Washington.
(b) Back in New York.
(c) Down by the sea.
(d) In heaven.

3. Who is the first to say that if a man wants to be considered a good soldier, he must go out into battle hoping to die?
(a) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(b) The old gringo.
(c) General Arroyo.
(d) Colonel García.

4. How can the old gringo tell that La Luna is an educated woman?
(a) By her unmarked face.
(b) By her vocabulary.
(c) By her mathematical skills.
(d) By her soft hands.

5. After the old gringo dies, what freak weather occurs in the desert?
(a) It hails.
(b) A tornado strikes.
(c) It rains.
(d) It snows.

6. What does Arroyo hope Harriet will take back to America with her?
(a) Memories of Mexico.
(b) Nothing, Arroyo hopes Harriet will never leave.
(c) The Mexican children.
(d) Himself.

7. What type of dog was penned in with Arroyo when he was hiding in La Luna's home?
(a) Chihuahua.
(b) Mastiff.
(c) Poodle.
(d) Schnauzer.

8. What object belonging to Arroyo does the old gringo destroy moments before his death?
(a) His wooden box full of papers.
(b) His box of jewels.
(c) His soldier uniform.
(d) His rifle.

9. What type of man does Arroyo view as the most dangerous kind in the world?
(a) A brave man.
(b) A stupid man.
(c) A cowardly man.
(d) An egocentric man.

10. Which of the following items does NOT adorn the statue of Jesus hanging on the cross during the Mexican fiesta?
(a) A red velvet robe.
(b) Gold chains.
(c) A gold brooch.
(d) Silver coins.

11. What does Harriet call "the enemy of life"?
(a) Sin.
(b) Greed.
(c) Death.
(d) Fear.

12. How does Harriet feel after she makes love to Arroyo?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Proud.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Embarrassed.

13. In the dream Arroyo has in which his mother is legally married to his father, what becomes of his father's other wife?
(a) She is a tailor.
(b) She is a spinster.
(c) She is a teacher.
(d) She is a beggar.

14. Who holds Harriet back when she tries to chase Arroyo away from killing the old gringo?
(a) Pedro.
(b) La Luna.
(c) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(d) La Garduña.

15. Which of the following does NOT describe the outfit Pancho Villa is wearing when he arrives to speak with American reporters?
(a) Covered in silver and gold buttons.
(b) Made of black buckskin.
(c) Covered in buckles.
(d) Covered in zippers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Arroyo plan to shame his father?

2. Why did La Luna's husband lose interest in her?

3. In what room of La Luna's home did General Arroyo hide during the early days of the revolution?

4. Which of the following is the name Pancho Villa had before he became famous?

5. After the old gringo returns from battle and goes to greet Harriet, what has she just finished doing?

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