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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Quincey?
(a) The librarian of the city.
(b) The owner of the garden.
(c) The manager of the palace.
(d) The homeless man who lives in the alley.

3. Where do Yvonne and Hugh first go for a walk?
(a) In the countryside.
(b) In the hot jungle.
(c) Along the beach.
(d) In the cold mountains.

4. 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.

5. What animal do Hugh and Yvonne keep passing during their excursion together?
(a) A very slow turtle.
(b) A rattlesnake.
(c) The same goat.
(d) A dead dove.

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

7. What does Hugh learn about the sailors on his ship?
(a) That they live a rather virtuous life -- surprisingly.
(b) That they are all murderous liars.
(c) That they are just in it for the money.
(d) That they are waiting to mutiny.

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

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

10. Why did Hugh want to go into music as a career?
(a) Because his mother was a famous Spanish opera singer.
(b) Because his father was a famous producer.
(c) Because he considers himself a musical genius.
(d) Because his father was a famous musician.

11. What animal does Hugh rent for him and Yvonne during their walk?
(a) Ponies.
(b) Donkeys.
(c) Elephants.
(d) Horses.

12. What does Yvonne drink in the brewery?
(a) Nothing -- she is afraid of becoming like her husband.
(b) A glass of wine.
(c) A whiskey.
(d) A beer.

13. Where does the novel begin?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Quauhnahuac.
(c) Puerto Vallarta.
(d) Michoacan.

14. What does the consul insist fortifies him as much as food?
(a) Women.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Exercise.
(d) The sun.

15. Where has Hugh returned from when he first meets Yvonne?
(a) The Canadian border.
(b) The Spanish border.
(c) The American border.
(d) The Nicaraguan border.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the man who helps the consul up right after he falls face-first into the dirt after Yvonne has returned to their home?

3. What word could best be used to describe how the consul moves about town while Yvonne is out with Hugh?

4. Where does Yvonne want to go after visiting the consul?

5. Who approaches Quincey and the consul while they are talking?

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