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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the consul think he sees as the bus passes a park?
(a) His father.
(b) The devil.
(c) An angel.
(d) His mother.

2. Where does the consul go after speaking with Quincey?
(a) Home.
(b) Into the sewers to hide from the rebels.
(c) He flees the country.
(d) Yvonne's new apartment.

3. Why must Yvonne and the consul pass up an invitation from the doctor?
(a) Because they burn the food they are supposed to bring.
(b) Because they are too poor to travel there.
(c) Because Yvonne is too distraught over her missing child.
(d) Because of his failing health.

4. How does Yvonne feel when she returns to her home?
(a) Furious at her terrible new boss.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Sad about her dead baby.
(d) Confused about her new job.

5. What is Hugh wearing the first time he sees Yvonne upon her return?
(a) His pajamas.
(b) A police officer's outfit.
(c) A Mexican cowboy outfit.
(d) A silk suit she gave him many years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the women doing that the consul draws Yvonne's attention to when she first sees him again?

2. From where does the consul call for help when Hugh is over?

3. When was "Under the Volcano" written?

4. What relative of the consul's still technically lives in town?

5. What does Laruelle comment on in regard to the consul's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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