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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. What does Professor Saavedra say about the Escuela Central when he shows Julian around it?
(a) He is ashamed to teach there.
(b) Julian will never be good enough to teach there.
(c) It is in decay.
(d) It is a monumental building.

2. What is the discussion topic on the debate organized by Saavedra?
(a) The changing culture.
(b) The future of Guatemala.
(c) The influence of the Spanish on Guatemala.
(d) Which is mightier: the sword or the pen?

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

4. What word does Lucia underline in the article about Julian?
(a) Guatemala.
(b) Me.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Love.

5. What is Julian's life ambition about his homeland?
(a) To free it from Spainish rule.
(b) To write about its natural beauty.
(c) To study ocean life around Cuban harbors.
(d) To teach young children to love Spain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nationality is Professor Saavedra?

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

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

5. Who does Lucia want to impress with the newspaper article about Julian?

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