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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Patricio Aragones give for his claim that he and the General would meet death at a tie?
(a) The face of each man is one side of a coin.
(b) They are equals in dominoes.
(c) He could not best the General in dominoes.
(d) Their faces are on boths sides of both coins.

2. What garment does the General wear in mourning?
(a) A black fedora.
(b) A black sweater.
(c) A black uniform.
(d) A black arm band.

3. Why does the General become uneasy after the palace is sacked?
(a) The message written in blood on the palace walls.
(b) The ease with which the people celebrate both his life and his death.
(c) The brazen act of defilement.
(d) Patricio Aragones' words.

4. When does the comet pass by Manuela Sanchez's house?
(a) 9:42.
(b) 7:01.
(c) 11:06.
(d) 3:05.

5. How many assassination attempts did Patricio Aragones survive before he was hired by the General?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aguilar arrive at the banquet?

2. What does the General flavor his water with?

3. What is Demetrius Aldous's nickname?

4. What happens to the dogs of the dogfight district during the renewal?

5. How is the presidential limo disguised?

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