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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the traveling party admit was one of the old gringo's biggest flaws?
(a) He was selfish.
(b) He was hateful.
(c) He was vain.
(d) He was always late.

2. Why doesn't the old gringo answer any of the horse salesman's questions?
(a) None of these answers is correct.
(b) Because he doesn't speak Spanish.
(c) Because he is worried about being followed.
(d) Because he doesn't speak to peasants.

3. What does Harriet claim dried up in the heat of Mexico?
(a) Her faith.
(b) Her dreams.
(c) Her love.
(d) Her hope.

4. What animal do some of the soldiers compare the old gringo to?
(a) An owl.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A peacock.
(d) A flamingo.

5. In what war did the old gringo fight?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city of Texas does the old gringo stop before he travels to Mexico?

2. How did La Luna get her name?

3. What was Tomás Arroyo's name anglicized to?

4. How many people accompany Harriet as she makes her way over the Mexican border?

5. As an adult, in what city does Harriet live?

(see the answer key)

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