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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the flaming lanterns on the streets of Guatemala look like to Julian at night?
(a) Small bonfires.
(b) Flickering stars.
(c) Small golden suns.
(d) Too bright to look at.

2. How did Julian propose to his fiancee?
(a) After his girlfriend told him she loved him.
(b) On a whim.
(c) After thinking it over for a year.
(d) After their discussion on the matter.

3. What is the name of the organ grinder's monkey?
(a) Pete.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Bob.
(d) Chirilingo.

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

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

6. Why does Sol say she agreed to visit St. Rita?
(a) Out of deep belief in her powers.
(b) She is conducting a study.
(c) To get her nanny to stop bothering her.
(d) She wants to see what others pray for.

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

8. What did Gabriela rip from a bound set of journals?
(a) Julian's poem.
(b) An article about teenage fashion.
(c) Saavedra's study guides on literature.
(d) Her father's lectures on freedom.

9. What does Sol have to climb when she visits St. Rita?
(a) A fence.
(b) Rocks.
(c) A hill.
(d) Stairs.

10. What does Senor Fremin give Julian before he leaves for Guatemala City?
(a) A haircut.
(b) A new jacket.
(c) Money and a letter of introduction.
(d) A hug.

11. How old is Lucia?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Twenty-nine.
(d) Thirty.

12. What toast does Julian make in Chapter 5?
(a) Bottoms up!
(b) Skoal!
(c) Here's to me!
(d) To tomorrow.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julian thank the little monkey?

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

3. What word does Lucia underline in the article about Julian?

4. Who is Senor Fremin?

5. What nationality is the organ grinder that Julian sees in the park?

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