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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the reader learn, in Chapter 1, that Laruelle is planning to go on a journey?
(a) France.
(b) The United States.
(c) England.
(d) Canada.

2. Why does the consul briefly consider switching alcohols after he has fallen down?
(a) Because he wants to try Yvonne's favorite drink.
(b) Because his favorite movie star drinks it in the movies.
(c) Because of its rumored vitamin properties.
(d) To save money.

3. What day is it when the novel opens?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Day of the Dead.
(c) Mexican Independence Day.
(d) Easter.

4. What does Hugh do when he gets to the hotel with Yvonne and the consul?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Orders room service.
(c) Goes swimming.
(d) Takes a shower.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hugh?

2. What year is it in the novel when the story starts?

3. What does Hugh do in his earlier years in an attempt to elevate his celebrity?

4. Who is selling the animal that Yvonne wants at the brewery?

5. Why does Yvonne end up not buying the animal she wants at the brewery?

(see the answer key)

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