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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Quincey respond to the consul?
(a) He chases him away by waving a gun.
(b) He invites him in for dinner.
(c) He forgives him for all of his sins.
(d) He doesn't believe much of what he says.

2. What is the second theory Yvonne thinks about regarding the meaning of the word "Quauhnahuac"?
(a) That it means where the eagle stops.
(b) That it means volcano of joy.
(c) That it means land of green snakes.
(d) That just uttering the word can give you magical powers.

3. What does the consul continue to point out to Yvonne during their walk home the day she returns?
(a) Familiar landmarks.
(b) Places his friends used to live before they all died.
(c) Sites of great battles that he won.
(d) The many buildings that he owns.

4. What happened to the consul before he could track down his wife on the night she left him?
(a) He was arrested.
(b) He broke his ankle.
(c) He passed out.
(d) The government was overthrown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hugh think about himself growing up?

2. What is the consul attempting -- albeit badly -- to impress Yvonne with?

3. How did the consul feel after Yvonne initially left?

4. Who is the author of "Under the Volcano"?

5. What branch of military service did the consul once serve in?

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