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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the General rise to power?
(a) In a single-handed display of military prowess.
(b) With the help of the English.
(c) By using his mother in his political campaigning.
(d) By being the only reasonable candidate.

2. How much do Aguilar and Norton pay the false leper to assassinate the General?
(a) 50,000 pesos, cut in half.
(b) 25,000 pesos.
(c) 50,000 pesos.
(d) Nothing.

3. Benedicion Alvarado screamed in horror because the walls perpetually oozed which of the following after the banquet?
(a) Tears.
(b) Urine.
(c) Blood.
(d) A strange black substance.

4. What is placed in Bendicion Alvarado's hand?
(a) A fine oriole.
(b) A pink live tulip.
(c) Her finest oriole painting.
(d) A pink silk tulip.

5. Where did Benedicion Alvarado prefer to live?
(a) In the grand room.
(b) On the outdoor patio.
(c) In the servants' quarters.
(d) In the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the second bulletin released after the General's death declare?

2. What is the only condition the General places on Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra?

3. The General paid a man 200 pesos to do which of the following during his mother's procession?

4. What reason does Ambassador Thompson give for the Marine occupation of the Nation?

5. Who poses as a student and sleeps with the General?

(see the answer key)

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