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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following descriptions best describes La Garduña?
(a) Mute.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Young.
(d) Old.

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

3. Why did La Luna's husband lose interest in her?
(a) Because she was boring.
(b) Because she was barren.
(c) Because she was unfaithful.
(d) Because she was illiterate.

4. What part of Harriet does the old gringo think is the only living thing in the desert?
(a) Her heart.
(b) Her spirit.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her skin.

5. How old is Pedro when he first meets the old gringo?
(a) Eight.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Four.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does General Arroyo think should be put in the position of protecting Harriet?

2. What is the name of the family that hired Harriet?

3. What explodes in front of the old gringo right as he is entering Mexico?

4. How did La Luna get her name?

5. How does the army of guerrilla soldiers travel through Mexico?

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