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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Laruelle been in Mexico?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 20 years.

2. What does Laruelle comment on in regard to the consul's behavior?
(a) His lack of excitement about Yvonne's return.
(b) His amazing wealth.
(c) He fine and beautiful clothes.
(d) His lack of involvement in the town's messy politics.

3. What does the man offer the consul after he falls face-first into the dirt after Yvonne has returned to their home?
(a) A drink.
(b) To call an ambulance.
(c) A ride.
(d) A cane.

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

5. What request does Quincey make of the consul?
(a) That he not yell once inside the palace.
(b) That he not pass out in the alley.
(c) That he not steal books from the library.
(d) That he not vomit in the garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the widow lady predict for the consul and Yvonne?

2. In which city did the consul and Yvonne have their last date before she left him?

3. What does Yvonne drink in the brewery?

4. What is the consul served for breakfast upon Yvonne's return?

5. Why did Hugh want to go into music as a career?

(see the answer key)

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