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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 does Farrell see out of the window of the airplane during its descent?
(a) The beach.
(b) Mountains.
(c) A sandy terrain.
(d) A jungle.

2. What does Lulash bring to Mrs. Pollifax as a gift?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A sea shell.
(c) A book.
(d) A necklace.

3. Who is Mrs. Pollifax supposed to meet during her time in Mexico City?
(a) Senor DeGamez.
(b) Senorita DeJourno.
(c) Mr. Tirpak.
(d) Mr. Pordeau.

4. Who suffers a bullet to the arm and a broken leg?
(a) Roger.
(b) Farrell.
(c) Mrs. Pollifax.
(d) Jane.

5. What does Mrs. Pollifax discuss with the person running the bookstore?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A deli.
(c) A cat.
(d) A pet store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Pollifax recall a story of in Chapter 1?

2. Who believes Mrs. Pollifax does not have a chance of survival during her capture?

3. Who's room is searched in Chapter 6?

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

5. How does Farrell become injured?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carstairs learn from the Communique he receives?

2. Discuss the conversation Mrs. Pollifax has when going to Parrot Bookstore the second time.

3. How does Mrs. Pollifax feel after first trip to Parrot Bookstore?

4. What happens when Mr. Mason meets Mrs. Pollifax?

5. What happens when Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell are told to ride donkeys?

6. Discuss the book that Lulash gives to Mrs. Pollifax.

7. What do Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell do while on the plane they are held captive on?

8. What kind of relationship does Mrs. Pollifax have with Mrs. Grace Hartshorne?

9. Discuss the reaction of Mrs. Pollifax's children involving her trip to Mexico City.

10. What does Mrs. Pollifax accuse General Perdido of doing and is her accusation justified?

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