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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eruption, Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Julian do when the organ grinder's monkey puts his tin cup in front of him?
(a) Turns away.
(b) Turns his empty pockets inside out.
(c) Puts money into it.
(d) Shakes his head sternly.

3. What does Julian realize as he watches the sun rise at the end of Chapter 25?
(a) He wants to die.
(b) He will never be alone.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He is distraught.

4. What happens when Sol stands before the saint's shrine?
(a) She speaks angrily.
(b) She trembles and shakes.
(c) She giggles.
(d) she cries.

5. What does Lucia whisper to Senora Saavedra at the end of Chapter 21?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She needs a recommendation for a maid.
(c) She is sure that Julian has a mistress.
(d) She hates Guatemala.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, how many weeks had passed since Julian left Mexico City?

2. What is the setting of the Prologue?

3. How long does it take Lucia to buy her trousseau after Julian sends her money?

4. What does Lucia do after she reads the newspaper article about Julian?

5. What is Senora Saavedra wearing in her hair when she is going to Don Manuel's party?

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