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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes his escape doubly difficult?
(a) He is lame.
(b) There is a price on his head for anyone who turns him in.
(c) His photograph is being circulated widely.
(d) He does not know how to ride a horse.

2. What is the boy looking for when he knocks on Mr. Trench's door?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A handout.
(d) The post office.

3. What surprises the lieutenant?
(a) That the Police Chief is so calm.
(b) That the last priest was not shot weeks ago.
(c) That the Governor even knows they are there.
(d) That the Police Chief entered his office without knocking.

4. What is the situation as the novel opens?
(a) Mexican people are revolting over the prohibition against religion.
(b) It is rumored that religion is about to be outlawed.
(c) Debates are held about the influence of religion.
(d) Religion has been outlawed in a rural Mexican state and priests are considered traitors.

5. Why does the boy insist that the stranger go with him?
(a) His horse is sick.
(b) His mother is sick.
(c) His brother broke his arm.
(d) His sister is having a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his morning walk, what does Mr. Trench hear?

2. For what is the church in town being used?

3. What is happening to the priests in this Mexican state?

4. What does Mr. Trench's guest say about the town?

5. What do the police suspect about the priest?

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