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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chirilingo, Chapters 4, 5, and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sol's nanny tell her to do when the heavy incense smoke makes her eyes tear up?
(a) Close them.
(b) Turn away from the statue.
(c) Keep staring without blinking.
(d) Wipe them with a tissue.

2. What toast does Julian make in Chapter 5?
(a) Here's to me!
(b) Bottoms up!
(c) Skoal!
(d) To tomorrow.

3. What did Julian write about in Mexico City that caught the attention of government officials?
(a) Mexican educational awards.
(b) Support of the government.
(c) Individual freedom.
(d) Mexican food.

4. Why does Julian thank the little monkey?
(a) Because he did a little dance for him.
(b) Because he gave him a leftover coin.
(c) For bringing him a happy fortune.
(d) Because he stopped bothering him.

5. How long ago was Julian exiled from his country of birth?
(a) One year.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Twenty years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sol see when she stands before the statue of St. Rita?

2. What do the flaming lanterns on the streets of Guatemala look like to Julian at night?

3. How old is Sol when the story begins?

4. What does Sol's nanny say she must do to prepare for her visit to the shrine of St. Rita?

5. What sounds awaken Sol from her siesta at the beginning of the novel?

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