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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Julian deliver to the presidential palace when he visited with Saavedra?
(a) A letter of introduction.
(b) His books.
(c) An award certificate.
(d) Money.

3. What color does the statue's eyes change to when Sol stands before it?
(a) Brown.
(b) Gray.
(c) Green.
(d) Dark blue.

4. What does Lucia do after she reads the newspaper article about Julian?
(a) Burns it.
(b) Crumples it up.
(c) Rips it up.
(d) Makes copies.

5. Where is St. Rita located?
(a) Spain.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Jocotenango.
(d) Guatemala City.

6. Who is Panoplo?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Barber.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Mayan bartender.

7. What invitation does Don Manuel send to Saavedra?
(a) Brunch.
(b) Business gathering.
(c) Soledad's coming-of-age party.
(d) Political meeting.

8. What does Julian say about Saavedra in Chapter 5?
(a) He is too shy.
(b) He is mean.
(c) He's a really good man.
(d) He's impossible to talk with.

9. Who is Gabriela?
(a) Don Manuel's daughter.
(b) Saavedra's niece.
(c) Robios' sister.
(d) Julian's cousin.

10. 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.

11. What is the setting of the Prologue?
(a) France.
(b) Guatemala City.
(c) Spain.
(d) Cuba.

12. Why does Professor Saavedra say Julian should arrive as soon as possible in Guatemala City?
(a) To take his class.
(b) To meet his wife.
(c) To be approved for a job.
(d) Before the border is closed.

13. Who needs to approve Julian's application for work?
(a) Don Manuel.
(b) Saaverda.
(c) Minister of public instruction.
(d) Cholito.

14. What has Sol attracted in her life?
(a) Children.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Suitors.
(d) Bugs.

15. What does Pellejuda mean?
(a) Slow.
(b) Crooked.
(c) Bag o' Bones.
(d) Stubborn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music does Julian hear as he walks back to his room in Chapter 6?

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

3. How did Julian propose to his fiancee?

4. How did Sol feel when she left the statue of St. Rita and walked down the hill?

5. What is the name of the steamship Julian is on at the beginning of the novel?

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