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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 is the condition of Mexico at the time?
(a) Peaceful
(b) In a state of uprising
(c) Hot and dry
(d) Impoverished

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

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

4. To what group do the characters belong?
(a) Religious congregation
(b) Passengers
(c) College class
(d) Sports team

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The book is what type of literature?

2. Where does the action take place?

3. Who is the author of this novel?

4. The novel explores the personal dynamics among _____________.

5. For what German city is the ship bound?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the last stop of the voyage and who exits the ship?

2. Where does the ship dock as this chapter begins?

3. Describe the impression that La Condesa makes on the ship's passengers.

4. What change has been made in the dining room and why does it upset the Captain?

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

6. What argument between Johann and his uncle makes Johann late for the fiesta?

7. Explain the strained relationship between Jenny and David.

8. What are the first pranks of Ric and Rac?

9. What final attempt does Dr. Schumann make to communicate with La Condesa?

10. Why is Herr KarlGlocken returning to Germany?

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