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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it in the novel when the story starts?
(a) 1739.
(b) 1939.
(c) 2039.
(d) 1839.

2. Where do the animals ride on the bus that Yvonne, Hugh, and the consul take together?
(a) Both inside and outside.
(b) Inside.
(c) No animals are allowed anywhere on this bus.
(d) Outside.

3. What does Hugh drink in the brewery?
(a) Nothing -- he is afraid of becoming like his brother.
(b) A glass of wine.
(c) A whiskey.
(d) A beer.

4. For what company does Hugh work?
(a) El Mundo.
(b) The London Globe.
(c) The Boston Globe.
(d) The Madrid Daily.

5. Where does Hugh come to visit Yvonne?
(a) The library.
(b) The consul's property.
(c) The cantina she used to hang out at a long time ago.
(d) The town square.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the consul fall face-first into the dirt after Yvonne has returned to their home?

2. Where was Yvonne born?

3. Where did Yvonne and the consul have their last date before Yvonne left him?

4. How many drinks does it take for the consul to get steady on his feet after not drinking?

5. To which alcohol does the consul briefly consider switching to after he has fallen down?

(see the answer key)

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