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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where had Harriet been living before moving to Washington D.C.?

3. How long have Harriet and Mr. Delaney been dating?

4. How old is Harriet when she arrives in Mexico?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What reaction does Harriet have to seeing that the jewels she has set out have vanished?

2. How does Harriet pass her time while she is living with her mother?

3. What reaction does La Luna have to hearing of Arroyo's infidelity?

4. What choice in battle does the old gringo have when he and General Arroyo reach the clearing?

5. What two elements does Arroyo see has held him in a prison throughout his life.

6. How does the old gringo feel about deceit?

7. What is the nature of the conversation which transpires between the old gringo and the man who is selling him his horse?

8. What happens when the old gringo fights back against the enemy soldiers that attack him and General Arroyo as they are heading to Zacatecas?

9. What does the Colonel tell his crew about the frontiers in the world?

10. How does Harriet feel upon returning home from Mexico?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

La Luna and La Garduña each play significant roles in the life of General Arroyo. Give a brief description of each woman, and explain their histories with General Arroyo. Then, explain how his relationship with each of these women affected General Arroyo in his military negotiations.

Essay Topic 2

General Arroyo has spent his entire life looking up to Pancho Villa. Explain why Arroyo idolized Pancho Villa as he did, and then describe what happens when the two generals finally meet on Mexican soil. Is it the encounter Arroyo had hoped for? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The women in the Mexican village play an important role in distinguishing gender roles in the novel. Explain the role the women villagers had in their home, and then discuss the reaction, the old gringo and Harriet, each had to the gender roles present in Mexico at this time.

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