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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what city does Pancho Villa promise to help the revolutionary soldiers if they get "bogged down" in their battle?
2. How does Harriet feel after she makes love to Arroyo?
3. Who accompanies Harriet to the chapel where she must pick up the old gringo's body?
4. What does Arroyo hope Harriet will take back to America with her?
5. After the old gringo returns from battle and goes to greet Harriet, what has she just finished doing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The old gringo has many names in the course of the novel: the old gringo, the American, and Ambrose Bierce. Explain how the old gringo gained each of these three names, and explain what each of the names means to him as a character.
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