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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In which city did the consul and Yvonne have their last date before she left him?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Los Angeles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets on the bus when it stops for a bathroom break?

2. What does Yvonne not want to see at the bull fight?

3. What is unique about the book the bartender returns to Laruelle in Chapter 1?

4. How long can the consul go without alcohol before feeling the effects of his withdrawal?

5. Why does the visitor arrive at Laruelle's house?

(see the answer key)

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