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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Major General Rodrigo de Aguilar arrive at the banquet?
(a) 12:05.
(b) 11:55.
(c) 11:50.
(d) 12:00.

2. What type of contest does the General institute?
(a) A shooting contest.
(b) A spelling bee.
(c) A beauty contest.
(d) A national speech contest.

3. Who was the only general to not consume alcohol?
(a) Jacinto Algarabia.
(b) Saturno Santos.
(c) The General.
(d) Narisco Lopez.

4. What does Patricio Aragnoes drink in order to forget how to read and write?
(a) Rum.
(b) Poison.
(c) Iodine.
(d) Turpentine.

5. What is the ironic thing about the hurricane?
(a) It is a stealthy disaster.
(b) It comes when the General is expecting the comet's return.
(c) It has a woman's name.
(d) It is not the cause of the destruction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the General flavor his water with?

2. How does Aguilar arrive at the banquet?

3. Who does the General refer to as his Queen?

4. How many rooms does Benedicion Alvarado's mansion have?

5. How is the lottery rigged so that the General always wins?

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