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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does it take Julian to travel to Guatemala City through the jungle?
(a) One day.
(b) Eight days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Three weeks.

3. What does Julian sleep in when he is in the Guatemalan jungle?
(a) A blanket.
(b) a tent.
(c) A hammock.
(d) A sleeping bag.

4. What weapon does Julian have concealed under his vest?
(a) Revolver.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Sword.
(d) Knife.

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

6. Who does Lucia want to impress with the newspaper article about Julian?
(a) Her friends and family.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her father's business associates.
(d) The travelling salesman.

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

8. What does Julian dream of the first night in the jungle in Guatemala?
(a) Lucia and a better life.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Snakes.

9. At the beginning of the novel, how many weeks had passed since Julian left Mexico City?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

11. What does Saavedra notice about Julian's physical appearance in Chapter 4?
(a) His limp.
(b) His broken arm.
(c) His messy hair.
(d) His bruised eye.

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

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

14. What is Julian awaiting from Zaragoza, Spain?
(a) Copy of his diploma.
(b) Birth certificate.
(c) Work papers.
(d) Tax forms.

15. What is the El Ultimo?
(a) Cantina.
(b) Hiking Shop.
(c) Library.
(d) Name of a park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Professor Saavedra say about the Escuela Central when he shows Julian around it?

2. What invitation does Don Manuel send to Saavedra?

3. What kind of courses does Julian teach part-time in Chapter 7?

4. Where does Lucia paste the postcard that Julian sent her?

5. What does Sol's nanny tell her to do when the heavy incense smoke makes her eyes tear up?

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