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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earthquake, Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian tell Panoplo he has found in Sol?
(a) The woman of his dreams.
(b) Writer of editorials to the newspaper.
(c) An assistant.
(d) An intellectual for him to talk with.

2. What kind of courses does Julian teach part-time in Chapter 7?
(a) Science.
(b) Philosophy and the history of civilization.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Music.

3. What is Julian's fiancee's name?
(a) Julia.
(b) Christina.
(c) Soledad.
(d) Lucia.

4. How does St. Rita show her answers to people's prayers?
(a) Through tears of blood on the statue.
(b) By talking to them.
(c) Through violent storms.
(d) By giving them a sign.

5. What do the flaming lanterns on the streets of Guatemala look like to Julian at night?
(a) Flickering stars.
(b) Small golden suns.
(c) Too bright to look at.
(d) Small bonfires.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the El Ultimo?

2. What does Julian do when the organ grinder's monkey puts his tin cup in front of him?

3. What time did Sol visit the the statue of St. Rita?

4. Why does Professor Saavedra say Julian should arrive as soon as possible in Guatemala City?

5. What does Saavedra notice about Julian's physical appearance in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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