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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only condition the General places on Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra?
(a) That he not disturb the garden dedicated to Leticia and Emanuel.
(b) That he be left ignorant of the man's actions.
(c) That he be informed of every decision de la Barra makes.
(d) That he not interfere with the General's sexual proclivities.

2. How many folios of information does Demetrius Aldous compile?
(a) 370 folios in 7 volumes.
(b) 7.
(c) 350.
(d) 7 folios in 350 volumes.

3. How did the General seize power the first time?
(a) By waiting until the opposition died of the plague.
(b) By manipulating the gringoes into backing him.
(c) By rescuing the nation from yellow fever.
(d) By declaring martial law.

4. Where do the armed forces maintain order during the investigation of Bendicion's life?
(a) The Presidential Palace.
(b) Bendicion Alvarado's mansion.
(c) The capitol city.
(d) The Apostolic Nunciature.

5. How do Leticia and Emanuel die?
(a) They are poisoned, despite the General's inspections.
(b) They are shot from a distance by a keen marksman.
(c) They are attacked and eaten by dogs in the market.
(d) A milk cart explodes inside the palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the General pray in his last moments?

2. What does the Easter edict proclaim?

3. How does Leticia legally steal from merchants at the market?

4. What does the General do in honor of Leticia and the boy?

5. How does Leticia Nazareno respond when the General calls her name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the General defeat Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra's attempted coup?

2. How are the creditors treated when they arrive at the palace?

3. Describe the first assassination attempt against the General's wife and son.

4. How does Monsignor Demetrius Aldous investigate Bendicion Alvarado for sainthood?

5. Why does the General's plan to overthrow the U.S. forces fail?

6. What are the contents of the sack which appears to be full of coconuts?

7. Explain the conditions under which Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra is allowed to operate the torture chamber.

8. How does the General decide to restore the Church to the nation?

9. How does Jose Ignacio Saenz de la Barra attempt to undermine the General?

10. After he has finished with the school girl, how does the General deal with her?

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