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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. Where are the Spanish people headed?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Cuba
(d) Spain

2. In what country had La Condesa lived?
(a) Bolivia
(b) USA
(c) Cuba
(d) Spain

3. With what type of company is Herr William Freytag associated?
(a) Jewelry
(b) Mining
(c) Import/Export company
(d) Mexican oil company

4. Who are the two Mexican Catholic priests traveling to Spain?
(a) Father Gonzales and Father Carillo
(b) Father Garza and Father Castillo
(c) Father Garza and Father Carillo
(d) Father Garbanzo and Father Carillo

5. Which of the following is not heightened during the trip?
(a) Animosities
(b) Prejudices
(c) Friendships
(d) Frequent Flyer Miles

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the passengers have to obtain from the official offices?

2. The book is what type of literature?

3. The novel explores the personal dynamics among _____________.

4. The novel addresses prejudice and _____________.

5. Who is the ship's doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the book's title?

2. What shared experiences do the passengers have?

3. What are the first pranks of Ric and Rac?

4. Why is Dr. Schumann summoned to La Condesa's cabin?

5. What does Freytag tell Mrs. Treadwell about his wife?

6. Who conducts the Sunday morning religious services on the ship?

7. Describe the impression that La Condesa makes on the ship's passengers.

8. What is the last stop of the voyage and who exits the ship?

9. What is the first display of anti-Semitic behavior aboard ship?

10. Who are the Baumgartners?

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