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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the general throw into the air for the old gringo to shoot?
(a) A stone.
(b) A bird.
(c) A coin.
(d) A mirror.

2. What does the old gringo think is the one factor that permeates all relationships?
(a) Longing.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Deceit.

3. Who is the first to say that if a man wants to be considered a good soldier, he must go out into battle hoping to die?
(a) The old gringo.
(b) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(c) General Arroyo.
(d) Colonel García.

4. How long have Harriet and Mr. Delaney been dating?
(a) Two years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Six months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what religion was La Luna raised?

2. Why doesn't the old gringo answer any of the horse salesman's questions?

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

4. When do the Mexican people take siesta?

5. What does the Colonel say is the only frontier left for gringos?

(see the answer key)

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