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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the story about that a mother tells her children?
(a) About how Jesus was killed for His faith.
(b) About a boy named Juan, a very holy boy who grows up to be a martyr.
(c) About the virgin of Guadalupe.
(d) About St. Stephen who was martyred for his faith.

2. Why does Coral want her father to speak to the policeman?
(a) She thinks he is an imposter.
(b) She does not like him.
(c) He does not speak English.
(d) He won't tell her what he's looking for.

3. What is Father José's final answer to the bereaved family?
(a) He asks why they want to pray to a God who took their child.
(b) He tells them they are stupid to believe in God.
(c) He says no but slips them a prayer written on paper.
(d) He says he is a coward and tells the family to leave him alone.

4. What does Mr. Trench regret when he sees a man selling mineral water?
(a) It is practically the only thing to drink in this prohibition state.
(b) That only the rich can afford to drink the mineral water.
(c) That he did not get into that business when he had the chance.
(d) That he has no money to buy some.

5. On his morning walk, what does Mr. Trench hear?
(a) The sound of an explosion.
(b) Horses racing into town.
(c) A man speaking English.
(d) A monkey chattering in the trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Captain Fellows refuse the priest's request for brandy?

2. Why does Coral tell her father she would not allow the lieutenant to search the place?

3. What is the boy looking for when he knocks on Mr. Trench's door?

4. What does Mr. Trench notice about the environment in the town?

5. Where is the former priest who renounced his faith and married his housekeeper?

(see the answer key)

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