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

2. What is the name of the statue that Julian sees in El Parque de La Victoria?
(a) Gautemalan Revolution.
(b) The Spirit of Guatemala.
(c) Children at Play.
(d) The Mighty General.

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

4. What color does the statue's eyes change to when Sol stands before it?
(a) Dark blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Gray.

5. What does Professor Saavedra say about the Escuela Central when he shows Julian around it?
(a) Julian will never be good enough to teach there.
(b) It is a monumental building.
(c) He is ashamed to teach there.
(d) It is in decay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian do when the organ grinder's monkey puts his tin cup in front of him?

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

3. At the beginning of the novel, how many weeks had passed since Julian left Mexico City?

4. What does Julian lose when he is walking home in Chapter 6?

5. Why is Julian anxious to become established in Guatemala City?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Xenufla's instructions for how Sol should prepare for her visit to St. Rita?

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

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

4. What is the audience's reaction to Julian's speech at the debate?

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

6. Why does Saavedra think it is a good idea for Julian to meet Don Manuel?

7. Describe Sol's appearance when she sees Julian for the last time before he is married.

8. What does Julian speak about at the end of the debate in Chapter 8?

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

10. What is Julian's reaction to his first fortune the monkey gives him?

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