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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who places Sol's gown on a dummy after the party is over?
(a) Gabriela.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Xenufla.
(d) Her youngest sister.

2. How does Julian feel when he remembers Sol's words about following his dreams?
(a) Calm.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Scared.

3. What does Sol say to Julian after she gives him her gift before he leaves for Mexico?
(a) "Goodbye."
(b) "Be well."
(c) "Forget all about me."
(d) "Don't forget me."

4. When were all the Clericals executed?
(a) At dawn.
(b) Evening.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Noon.

5. What happens when a Cuban man gives his word of honor?
(a) It is never to be broken.
(b) He must petition a priest to change it.
(c) It can always be revised.
(d) A judge can decide to change it.

6. What does Sol think about the news that Julian is getting married in Mexico City?
(a) It must be a mistake.
(b) She needs a new boyfriend.
(c) Xenufla was right.
(d) Good riddance!

7. What does Sol think that Julian shares with her father?
(a) They both have lots of money.
(b) They are both generals.
(c) They are both dreamers and fighters.
(d) They are both lazy.

8. Where is Sol at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) Library.
(b) With her mother in the parlor.
(c) Dining room.
(d) Bedroom.

9. What does Julian feel as he watches his new wife walk down the hotel stairs?
(a) He has never felt lonelier in his life.
(b) Great happiness.
(c) Appreciation.
(d) Love.

10. What does Julian decide he must do after writing a letter to Lucia telling her about Sol?
(a) Send the letter.
(b) Make her break their engagement.
(c) Never go back to Mexico.
(d) He cannot break his word to Lucia.

11. How long does it take Lucia to buy her trousseau after Julian sends her money?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) Within two and a half weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

12. What does Julian do when he faces the sun at the end of Chapter 20?
(a) Cries.
(b) Shouts.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Smiles.

13. What does the doctor tell Sol when she has a high fever at the beginning of Chapter 24?
(a) To get some exercise.
(b) A cold must be sweated out.
(c) To enjoy the sea air.
(d) To leave the windows open.

14. Who asks Sol if she likes Julian?
(a) Don Manuel.
(b) Xenufla.
(c) Dona Rosaura.
(d) Gabriela.

15. What kind of tea is made with button mushrooms and secret herbs?
(a) English breakfast tea.
(b) Mexican tea.
(c) Darjeeling tea.
(d) Cakchiquel tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date when Lucia is looking out her hotel window on her wedding trip?

2. What is the gin flask made from?

3. What does Julian thinks he sees on Sol's shoulders at the party?

4. Why does Julian cry in Chapter 11?

5. What does Lucia do that astonishes her aunts in Chapter 14?

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