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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old gringo say goodbye to Harriet before leaving for Zacatecas?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He hugs her.
(c) He does not say goodbye.
(d) He shakes her hand.

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

3. What does the old gringo fear will happen to Harriet while in Mexico?
(a) That she will fall in love with him.
(b) That she will be killed.
(c) That she will want to leave.
(d) That she will be dissatisfied.

4. Which military character does the old gringo think will test him more than any other character in the novel?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) Pedro.
(c) Inocencio Mansalvo.
(d) General Arroyo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship did Harriet and Tomás have in Mexico?

2. What does the old gringo think will be atonement for his writing career?

3. How old is the old gringo when he reaches Mexico?

4. Whom does the old gringo hope to meet as he is traveling to Zacatecas?

5. Where does Harriet begin to teach the guerrilla children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is General Fierro?

2. How is Pancho Villa received by the American Press?

3. What reoccurring dream does Arroyo have as an adult?

4. What does Harriet decide to do with the old gringo's body, and how does she reach this decision?

5. How does Harriet intend to teach the servants about temptation?

6. What is the old gringo's first reaction to Harriet Winslow when he sees her in a crowd?

7. How does the old gringo feel about deceit?

8. What effect did Pancho Villa have on La Luna's life?

9. How do the guerrilla soldiers react when they first see the old gringo cross the border into their territory?

10. What does the Colonel tell his crew about the frontiers in the world?

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