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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that the old gringo carries around in his suitcase?
(a) A gun.
(b) A copy of the book that he wrote himself.
(c) A bottle of bourbon.
(d) A copy of the book "Don Quixote".

2. What skill did the old gringo have that impressed Pedro?
(a) Marksmanship.
(b) Finding edible plants.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Hunting.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT accompany Harriet Winslow to the border?
(a) Pedro.
(b) Inocensia Mansalvo.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) La Garduña.

4. What does the old gringo fear will happen to Harriet while in Mexico?
(a) That she will fall in love with him.
(b) That she will be killed.
(c) That she will be dissatisfied.
(d) That she will want to leave.

5. How many days did the old gringo wander about the desert before finding the guerrillas?
(a) Five days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Inocencio Mansalvo think the old gringo has come into the desert to do?

2. What does the old gringo have marking his grave?

3. Which of the following does NOT travel through Mexico by use of the guerrilla train?

4. In what interesting room of an old building do Harriet and the old gringo talk?

5. Which of the following descriptions best describes La Garduña?

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