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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long will it take the passengers to reach their destination?
(a) Three weeks
(b) Two months
(c) Four days
(d) One month

2. How many passengers are from Switzerland?
(a) 5
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 3

3. Where are the Spanish people headed?
(a) France
(b) Cuba
(c) Germany
(d) Spain

4. What is the name of the Swedish man on board the ship?
(a) Arne Swenson
(b) Sven Hansen
(c) Arne Hansen
(d) Sven Swenson

5. Who are the two Mexican Catholic priests traveling to Spain?
(a) Father Garbanzo and Father Carillo
(b) Father Gonzales and Father Carillo
(c) Father Garza and Father Carillo
(d) Father Garza and Father Castillo

6. Which of the following is not heightened during the trip?
(a) Prejudices
(b) Friendships
(c) Animosities
(d) Frequent Flyer Miles

7. In what Mexican city does the novel begin?
(a) San Diego
(b) Veracruz
(c) Cancun
(d) Mexico City

8. With what type of company is Herr William Freytag associated?
(a) Mining
(b) Jewelry
(c) Import/Export company
(d) Mexican oil company

9. On whose life was an attempt made recently?
(a) President of France
(b) U.S. President
(c) Swedish Consul
(d) British Prime Minister

10. What is the name of the Huttens' bulldog?
(a) Babe
(b) Ben
(c) Bowser
(d) Bebe

11. Why is Herr William Freytag returning to Germany?
(a) To attend a funeral
(b) To get his wife and mother
(c) To sell a house
(d) To attend a reunion

12. The local people view the travelers with ____________________.
(a) Awe
(b) Incredulity
(c) Resentment
(d) Respect

13. What had been Herr Hutten's role in Mexico?
(a) Airline pilot
(b) German diplomat
(c) Border guard
(d) Head of a German school

14. What is the nationality of the passengers?
(a) Mexican
(b) Mixed
(c) French
(d) German

15. What type of discrimination is at the forefront of this book?
(a) Racial
(b) Age
(c) Gender
(d) Religious

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the distinguishing physical characteristic of Herr Karl Glocken?

2. The novel explores the personal dynamics among _____________.

3. What was the nature of Herr Heinrich Lutz business in Mexico?

4. How many Americans are on board the ship?

5. What is the profession of Herr Siegfried Rieber?

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