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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Huttens are both very ________________.
(a) Sad
(b) Overweight
(c) Emotional
(d) Aggressive

2. Where does the ship dock on the third day of sailing?
(a) Miami, Florida
(b) Sand Diego, California
(c) Nassau, Bahamas
(d) Havana, Cuba

3. How many Spanish people are waiting to board the Vera at his dock?
(a) 12
(b) 875
(c) 450
(d) 35

4. What is a group of people waiting to do?
(a) See a concert
(b) Watch a bullfight
(c) Board a plane
(d) Board a ship

5. What seems to be the only time the passengers are comfortable?
(a) When they're on lounge chairs
(b) When they segregate by nationality
(c) When they're strolling on deck
(d) When they're sleeping

6. What does Herr Julius Lowenthal sell?
(a) Clothing
(b) Cars
(c) Jewelry
(d) Religious artifacts

7. What is the profession of Herr Karl Baumgartner?
(a) Attorney
(b) Tennis pro
(c) Accountant
(d) Physician

8. The Spanish passengers consist of an eight-person ______________________.
(a) Ballet company
(b) Theater troupe
(c) Zarzuela dance troupe
(d) Jazz band

9. Who is the ship's doctor?
(a) Dr. Schumann
(b) Dr. Saylor
(c) Dr. Schweitzer
(d) Dr. Schmidt

10. What is the mood of the passengers?
(a) Sullen
(b) Buoyant
(c) Irritable
(d) Sad

11. To whom does Herr Julius Lowentah sell his merchandise?
(a) Middle-class consumers
(b) The military
(c) Catholic churches
(d) High-end retailers

12. Why do some of the ship's passengers want to talk to the captain about these Spanish people?
(a) The people make too much noise
(b) The people eat weird food
(c) They want to give them clothes
(d) They are worried about dirt and disease

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

14. How many Cuban college students board the ship in Havana?
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 13

15. How many Americans are on board the ship?
(a) 9
(b) 13
(c) 6
(d) 4

Short Answer Questions

1. To where is La Condesa headed?

2. On whose life was an attempt made recently?

3. What is the feeling of most of the passengers regarding Mexico?

4. Who are the two Mexican Catholic priests traveling to Spain?

5. What color shirt does the political agitator wear?

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