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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the General murder the old woman?
(a) Because she threatened to expose him.
(b) Because she knew about the two thousand children.
(c) In order to silence his mother.
(d) So that no one would know the circumstances of his death.

2. Which man has the gall to win at dominoes against the General without permission?
(a) Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra.
(b) General Rodrigo de Aguilar.
(c) Emanuel.
(d) Leticia Nazareno's ghost.

3. Whose husband does the General claim to have retrieved for her?
(a) Matilde Peralta.
(b) Bendicion Alvarado.
(c) Manuela Sanchez.
(d) Leticia Nazareno.

4. How does Aguilar arrive at the banquet?
(a) In full military regalia.
(b) With an escort.
(c) Alone.
(d) As the main course.

5. Where is it said that Manuela retreated to?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Colombia.
(c) Venezuela.
(d) Argentina.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the General disguise his inability to speak?

2. Where did Benedicion Alvarado prefer to live?

3. Which omen caused the General to change the date of a public appearance?

4. How many maids did Bendicion Alvarado receive?

5. How are the two thousand children transported from the palace?

(see the answer key)

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