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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the General's corpse didn't the vultures peck?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His mythic feet.
(c) His soft hands.
(d) His herniated testicle.

2. How does Narisco Miraval die?
(a) A bullet in the ear.
(b) Public execution.
(c) Dog attack.
(d) Poisoned rum.

3. How does Bendicion Alvarado persuade the General to stay at her house a little longer?
(a) She feigns a stroke.
(b) She begs and cries.
(c) She prepares a calabash.
(d) She kills and cooks a fresh hen.

4. According to rumor, what determined the General's lifespan?
(a) The tides of the sea.
(b) The cycles of the comet.
(c) The phases of the moon.
(d) Human time.

5. When does the General finally consummate his relationship with Leticia?
(a) After they are married, in strict accordance with Leticia's beliefs.
(b) Immediately, unable to resist her undefiled body.
(c) Shortly after the second anniversary of the kidnapping.
(d) Shortly following the anniversary of her kidnapping.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what are the lepers under the rose bushes dying?

2. What name does Bendicion receive after the General sets up a cult in her honor?

3. When does the General renovate the dogfight district?

4. How many bars, bolts and locks does the General fasten before urinating on the portable latrine?

5. At what age does Emanuel stand, champagne glass filled with juice in hand, and discuss matters of grown-up importance?

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