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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of towers does Julian see when he first views Guatemala City?
(a) School towers.
(b) Towers to protect the city.
(c) Prison towers.
(d) Bell Towers.

3. What does Sol see when she stands before the statue of St. Rita?
(a) A handsome young man.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her aunt.

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

5. What does Lucia put on the back of the newspaper article about Julian?
(a) Tape.
(b) Ink.
(c) Glue.
(d) Wax.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the Prologue?

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

3. What sentiment frightens Lucia in the words Julian wrote on the back of a postcard?

4. What do the flaming lanterns on the streets of Guatemala look like to Julian at night?

5. What kind of work does Saavedra offer Julian in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Julian's feelings for Lucia.

2. Is Lucia impressed with the Manuels and their home?

3. How is Julian's play received?

4. Is Julian happy to see Sol again when he goes to play chess with Don Manuel?

5. What kind of help does Julian receive in getting established in Guatemala City?

6. What are the carrion birds that Julian hears in his head talking to him about?

7. Describe the setting of Chapter 6.

8. Why does Lucia hide Julian's passionate words on the back of the postcard?

9. What role does Xenufla play in the prologue?

10. When Lucia leaves with Ismaelillo, what does she say in the letter she leaves for Julian?

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