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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian ask Panoplo about?
(a) Mayan life and culture.
(b) The time.
(c) How to grow vegetables.
(d) Directions.

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

3. What is a "cirio"?
(a) A mule's name.
(b) Special dessert.
(c) Thick candles to give to St. Rita's statue.
(d) Candy.

4. In what town does Julian arrive when he reaches Guatemala?
(a) Jalapa.
(b) San Marcos.
(c) Puerto Dulce.
(d) Guatemala City.

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

6. What is the name of the statue that Julian sees in El Parque de La Victoria?
(a) The Mighty General.
(b) Gautemalan Revolution.
(c) Children at Play.
(d) The Spirit of Guatemala.

7. How many fortunes did Julian receive form the organ grinder's monkey?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

11. Who does Sol's nanny say will be coming to find her?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The police.
(c) Her love.
(d) Her parents.

12. What are the ingredients for balche, the sacred drink Sol must drink in honor of St. Rita?
(a) Millk and sugar.
(b) Chocolate and coffee.
(c) Honey and the bark of the bacab tree.
(d) Wine with oranges.

13. What nickname does Sol's nanny call her?
(a) Honey.
(b) Nina.
(c) Dearest.
(d) Sweetie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time did Sol visit the the statue of St. Rita?

2. What does Senor Fremin give Julian before he leaves for Guatemala City?

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

4. What does Julian dream of the first night in the jungle in Guatemala?

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

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