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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Cuban college students board the ship in Havana?

2. On whose life was an attempt made recently?

3. How many Americans are on board the ship?

4. To whom does Herr Julius Lowentah sell his merchandise?

5. The Spanish passengers consist of an eight-person ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What topics does the author explore?

2. In what capacity does Amparo see Arne Hansen?

3. What is the relationship between Captain Thiele and La Condesa?

4. Why has the time ashore made Frau Rittersdorf particularly melancholy?

5. How do the passengers get acclimated to their surroundings on the ship?

6. What is the irony of Herr Lowenthal's occupation?

7. What shared experiences do the passengers have?

8. Describe Mrs. Treadwell's violent reaction when Denny mistakes her for Pastora.

9. How does the Captain endure the fiesta in his honor?

10. Who are the Spanish people and why do they create such a stir among the passengers?

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