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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Yvonne and Hugh chase the consul after dinner at the hotel?
(a) Down the winding streets of Mexico City.
(b) Into the river he jumps into.
(c) Into the volcano.
(d) Up the volcano.

2. What did Yvonne dream of becoming when she was a child?
(a) A famous singer.
(b) A fashion designer.
(c) A Hollywood actress.
(d) A model.

3. Where do Hugh and Yvonne keep checking for the consul?
(a) Churches.
(b) Police stations.
(c) Cantinas.
(d) Hospitals.

4. Where do Hugh, Yvonne, and the consul plan to travel by bus?
(a) Parian.
(b) America.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Canada.

5. What does the consul read as he continues to head up the mountain after he storms out of his hotel?
(a) A book of poetry he wrote as a kid.
(b) The letter he got that informs him he's been fired.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) A letter from Yvonne.

6. What does the consul think about Yvonne as he storms out of the hotel restaurant?
(a) That she has cheated on him with Hugh.
(b) That he doesn't love her anymore.
(c) That she is lost from him forever.
(d) That things are finally looking up with them.

7. Who does the consul claim had the right to die?
(a) Himself.
(b) The man they observed on the bus.
(c) Laruelle.
(d) Jesus.

8. How has the consul reacted to Yvonne's childhood dreams?
(a) He says he supports her but then sabotages all her efforts behind her back.
(b) He supports them.
(c) He uses his connections to help her.
(d) He refuses to hear about them.

9. What kind of atmosphere does the bus have?
(a) Mournful.
(b) Very serious.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Hectic.

10. What do the police demand of the consul?
(a) That he leave their town immediately.
(b) That he show up for court the next day.
(c) To see his papers.
(d) At least $1000.

11. How many drinks does the consul have during dinner at the hotel?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Just one little sip.
(d) Many.

12. What insult does Laruelle unintentionally inflict upon Hugh?
(a) He thinks he is much younger than he really is.
(b) He thinks he is much older than he really is.
(c) He calls him by the wrong name.
(d) He thinks he is a woman.

13. What does Yvonne do when she gets to the hotel with Hugh and the consul?
(a) Takes a nap.
(b) Orders room service.
(c) Goes swimming.
(d) Takes a shower.

14. How does Hugh react to Yvonne's request to leave Laruelle's home?
(a) He slaps her in an attempt to establish his authority.
(b) He wants to accompany her out.
(c) He wants to stay.
(d) He ignores her requests.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of feeling does Yvonne have while searching for the consul in the storm?

2. Why does Laruelle leave the consul alone in his own home?

3. What final reason does Yvonne give about why she wants to leave Laruelle's home?

4. What does Hugh do when he gets to the hotel with Yvonne and the consul?

5. What does Yvonne tell the consul her hopes for them for the future are?

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