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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does General Arroyo decide to burn down the hacienda?
(a) To search for bones buried under the buildings.
(b) To embarrass the owners.
(c) To teach the guerrillas a lesson.
(d) To earn the insurance money.

2. As an adult, in what city does Harriet live?
(a) Seattle.
(b) New York City.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Chicago.

3. How does the general respond to his ruined peso coin?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He is impressed.
(c) He is disgusted.
(d) He is apathetic.

4. What does the old gringo have marking his grave?
(a) A granite stone.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A wooden cross.

5. What color is the horse that the old gringo purchases?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Grey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the old gringo buried?

2. How old is Harriet when she arrives in Mexico?

3. What does Harriet claim dried up in the heat of Mexico?

4. How often did the Miranda family come to visit the hacienda during a typical year?

5. Where did Harriet complete school?

(see the answer key)

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