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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earthquake, Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Panoplo?
(a) Mayan bartender.
(b) Barber.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Teacher.

2. Why does Professor Saavedra say Julian should arrive as soon as possible in Guatemala City?
(a) To meet his wife.
(b) To be approved for a job.
(c) To take his class.
(d) Before the border is closed.

3. What nickname does Sol's nanny call her?
(a) Honey.
(b) Nina.
(c) Sweetie.
(d) Dearest.

4. What does Senor Fremin give Julian before he leaves for Guatemala City?
(a) A haircut.
(b) A new jacket.
(c) A hug.
(d) Money and a letter of introduction.

5. Why is Julian anxious to become established in Guatemala City?
(a) To show Cuba he is powerful.
(b) So he can become a government official.
(c) So he can send for his fiancee.
(d) So he can be friends with Spanish rulers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Saavedra notice about Julian's physical appearance in Chapter 4?

2. What does Julian ask Panoplo about?

3. What sounds awaken Sol from her siesta at the beginning of the novel?

4. Who needs to approve Julian's application for work?

5. How does Julian reach Guatemala City after he leaves the steamship?

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