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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the priest take it to mean when the Indian woman says, Americano?
(a) That her husband is in America.
(b) That this wouldn't happen in America.
(c) That the American fugitive killed the boy.
(d) That the boy is an American.

2. What does Captain Fellows eventually realize that Coral has done?
(a) She has been making whisky in the shed.
(b) She has hidden the priest on their property.
(c) She has painted religious symbols on the walls of the barn.
(d) She has hidden her boyfriend on their property.

3. As they reach the town, what is the priest's request of the lieutenant?
(a) That he will have a good lawyer.
(b) That he get Father José to hear his confession.
(c) That his execution will be quick.
(d) That the children be kept away from his execution.

4. What is the significance of the scene with Mrs. Fellows lying ill in a hotel bed?
(a) Coral, her daughter, is not there and it is clear that she is dead.
(b) She has run away from her husband, trying to return to England.
(c) It is symbolic of the pending death of the priest.
(d) Her sickness represents the ills of society.

5. How is the meeting between the priest and Brigetta?
(a) It is like an iceberg without emotion.
(b) It is meaningful but painful for them both.
(c) It is warm and tearful.
(d) It is meaningless, the she sticks out her tongue and runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mestizo tell the priest?

2. Later, in another village, what does an old man request of the priest?

3. In spite of the Yankee's protests, what does the priest do?

4. What prompts Mr. Trench to invite the stranger to his house?

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

(see the answer key)

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