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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tree is in full bloom as Julian walks home in Chapter 6?
(a) Magnolias.
(b) Oak.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Maple.

2. 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.

3. What military title does Don Manuel hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Captain.
(c) President.
(d) General.

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

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

6. How does Lucia first react when she reads the article about Julian's debate speech?
(a) Indifferently.
(b) Sadly.
(c) Happily.
(d) Angrily.

7. What does Julian lose when he is walking home in Chapter 6?
(a) Pocket money.
(b) A book.
(c) The pale cream piece of paper.
(d) His revolver.

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

9. How did Sol feel when she left the statue of St. Rita and walked down the hill?
(a) Shaken.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Envious.
(d) Strong.

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

11. What is the name of Sol's nanny?
(a) Lucinda.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Candy.
(d) Xenufla.

12. What is Sol writing in when the reader first meets her?
(a) Letter.
(b) Book.
(c) Diary.
(d) School textbook.

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

14. How does St. Rita show her answers to people's prayers?
(a) Through tears of blood on the statue.
(b) By talking to them.
(c) Through violent storms.
(d) By giving them a sign.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julian's fiancee's name?

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

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

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

5. What does Senor Fremin write to ask a colleague?

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