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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the women doing that the consul draws Yvonne's attention to when she first sees him again?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Trying to sell fresh bread.
(c) Playing dominoes.
(d) Weaving a beautiful tapestry.

2. Who is Maximilian?
(a) Yvonne's secret lover.
(b) The man who robs Hugh and Yvonne.
(c) A conqueror.
(d) Hugh and Yvonne's secret son.

3. What does Hugh do in his earlier years in an attempt to elevate his celebrity?
(a) Marry a very famous actress.
(b) Take a job much beneath him.
(c) Refuse to get paid for his concerts.
(d) Take a vow of silence for 6 months.

4. What does Hugh think about himself growing up?
(a) That he will never have to do so.
(b) That he missed his chance to do so.
(c) That he did so too early for a young man like himself.
(d) That it is time for him to do so.

5. Why must Yvonne and the consul pass up an invitation from the doctor?
(a) Because Yvonne is too distraught over her missing child.
(b) Because they burn the food they are supposed to bring.
(c) Because of his failing health.
(d) Because they are too poor to travel there.

6. Who is selling the animal that Yvonne wants at the brewery?
(a) An old student of Yvonne's.
(b) A young girl who lives there.
(c) An old girlfriend of the consul's.
(d) The bar owner who is really quite mean.

7. What job does Hugh take after being at sea?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Baker.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Singer.

8. What is the consul attempting -- albeit badly -- to impress Yvonne with?
(a) His money.
(b) His self control.
(c) His elegance.
(d) His power.

9. At what time of day did Yvonne first leave the consul?
(a) We never find out.
(b) At night.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) In the morning.

10. Why does Yvonne end up not buying the animal she wants at the brewery?
(a) Because the consul has taken all of her money.
(b) Because another patron outbids her during the auction.
(c) Because the animal bites her.
(d) Because the price is too high.

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

12. To which alcohol does the consul briefly consider switching to after he has fallen down?
(a) A less potent whiskey.
(b) A stronger beer.
(c) A stronger whiskey.
(d) A less potent beer.

13. What happens when the consul arrives at his final destination after speaking with Quincey?
(a) He starts singing.
(b) He finds out he's been robbed.
(c) He collapses.
(d) He takes a long, hot bath.

14. Who is one of the few remaining members of the consul's household staff that Yvonne talks to?
(a) The butcher.
(b) The maid.
(c) The driver.
(d) The painter.

15. Where does Hugh go after he returns home from his sea voyage?
(a) Spain.
(b) Mexico.
(c) England.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Quincey?

2. How long has Yvonne been gone before she returns to Quauhnahuac?

3. What is Hugh wearing the first time he sees Yvonne upon her return?

4. Back at their home, what does the consul ask Yvonne about her stay in Quauhnahuac?

5. What does the consul remember after he leaves Quincey's house?

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