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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earthquake, Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Julian anxious to become established in Guatemala City?
(a) So he can send for his fiancee.
(b) To show Cuba he is powerful.
(c) So he can become a government official.
(d) So he can be friends with Spanish rulers.

2. What is the name of the organ grinder's monkey?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Bob.
(c) Pete.
(d) Chirilingo.

3. What does Senor Fremin write to ask a colleague?
(a) For directions.
(b) For money.
(c) About a teaching position for Julian.
(d) For recommendations on airfare.

4. What kind of work does Saavedra offer Julian in Chapter 4?
(a) Accounting work.
(b) Gardening work.
(c) Part-time teaching.
(d) Cleaning his office.

5. What did Gabriela rip from a bound set of journals?
(a) Her father's lectures on freedom.
(b) Julian's poem.
(c) An article about teenage fashion.
(d) Saavedra's study guides on literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the discussion topic on the debate organized by Saavedra?

2. What tree is in full bloom as Julian walks home in Chapter 6?

3. How does Julian reach Guatemala City after he leaves the steamship?

4. What is the setting of the Prologue?

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

(see the answer key)

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