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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the old gringo feel when he thinks back on his time in the Civil War?

2. What look does Colonel Frutos García claim is written all over the old gringo's face?

3. What does Harriet make Arroyo promise to never do, lest she never forgive him?

4. How do the soldiers react to Arroyo's killing of the old gringo?

5. Which of the following is NOT an adjective that Arroyo uses to describe his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Civil War plays a large role in shaping the character of the old gringo. Explain what position the old gringo had during the Civil War, and choose two vivid memories he has of his time, and explain how each of those memories affected the old gringo during his time fighting for the Mexican revolution.

Essay Topic 2

The three main characters in the novel, the old gringo, Harriet, and Arroyo, each have strained relationships with their fathers. Briefly describe the relationship each character had with their father, and then explain how those relationships affected each character into their adulthood.

Essay Topic 3

General Arroyo had a very rough childhood leading up to his days in the revolution. Write out a time line of events that pushed Arroyo toward his position as a revolutionary. Then, explain how Arroyo's childhood problems came back to haunt him while he was living his military life.

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