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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 kind of business did Herr Karl Glocken own in Mexico?
(a) Restaurant
(b) Newspaper and tobacco
(c) Publishing company
(d) Law firm

2. The novel explores the personal dynamics among _____________.
(a) Strangers
(b) College roommates
(c) Ex-spouses
(d) Relatives

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color shirt does the political agitator wear?

2. Where does the ship dock on the third day of sailing?

3. What seems to be the only time the passengers are comfortable?

4. What had been Herr Hutten's role in Mexico?

5. In what Mexican city does the novel begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the local people view the departing travelers?

3. Who are the Baumgartners?

4. How does Dr. Schumann try to calm La Condesa before she departs?

5. Who are Ric and Rac?

6. What does Dr. Schumann think as he watches the people board?

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

8. What topics does the author explore?

9. Explain the author's basis for the novel.

10. What is the dynamic between Herr Graf and his nephew, Johann?

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