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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Pollifax learn about in Chapter 14?
(a) A prisoner's death.
(b) Another prisoner.
(c) A visitor.
(d) Farrell's death.

2. When Mrs. Pollifax, Farrell and the Chinese man set off walking out of site of the compound, what do they believe to be walking toward?
(a) Safety.
(b) Help.
(c) Danger.
(d) Freedom.

3. What do Mrs. Pollifax, Farrell and the Chinese man steal in order to help in their escape?
(a) A horse.
(b) A cart.
(c) A car.
(d) A boat.

4. What does Mrs. Pollifax plan to wrap in her petticoat to aid in her escape?
(a) Horse hair.
(b) Food.
(c) Lamb fleece.
(d) Bandages.

5. How does Farrell become injured?
(a) Jumping off a cliff.
(b) Falling into a ditch.
(c) Falling down a well.
(d) Being beaten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman who sees Mrs. Pollifax, Farrell and the Chinese man escaping do for them?

2. Who do Farrell and Mrs. Pollifax believe the Chinese man will do?

3. What does Farrell say a person cannot hold out against forever?

4. Who does Mrs. Pollifax invite into her home for tea at the end of the novel?

5. Where does Mrs. Pollifax stay in Mexico City?

(see the answer key)

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