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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explodes in front of the old gringo right as he is entering Mexico?
(a) A building.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A volcano.
(d) A car.

2. Where does Harriet find the notice for an English teacher in Mexico?
(a) Posted on the church bulletin board.
(b) Through the telegraph wires.
(c) In the mail.
(d) In a newspaper.

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

4. What does the general tell the old gringo to tend to when he says that he wants to fight?
(a) His family.
(b) His garden.
(c) His health.
(d) His life.

5. What does Mr. Delaney do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is an optometrist.
(c) He is a lobbyist.
(d) He is a cigarette salesman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who states that the old gringo is probably a man of honor?

3. What does the old gringo fear will happen to Harriet while in Mexico?

4. Which of the following is NOT something that the old gringo carries around in his suitcase?

5. What is the name of the Colonel who oversees the soldiers at the old gringo's graveside?

(see the answer key)

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