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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. Why did Julian leave Mexico City?
(a) He had no friends there.
(b) He wanted to get away from Lucia's father.
(c) His friends feared for his safety.
(d) He wanted to travel.

2. Where is St. Rita located?
(a) Guatemala City.
(b) Spain.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Jocotenango.

3. What kind of work does Saavedra offer Julian in Chapter 4?
(a) Gardening work.
(b) Part-time teaching.
(c) Accounting work.
(d) Cleaning his office.

4. What does Saavedra notice about Julian's physical appearance in Chapter 4?
(a) His messy hair.
(b) His broken arm.
(c) His bruised eye.
(d) His limp.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lucia first react when she reads the article about Julian's debate speech?

2. What is Sol's hair color?

3. At the beginning of the novel, how many weeks had passed since Julian left Mexico City?

4. What nickname does Sol's nanny call her?

5. What does Julian sleep in when he is in the Guatemalan jungle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Saavedra think it is a good idea for Julian to meet Don Manuel?

2. When Lucia leaves with Ismaelillo, what does she say in the letter she leaves for Julian?

3. Does Lucia feel betrayed by Julian?

4. Describe Julian's feelings for Lucia.

5. What kind of help does Julian receive in getting established in Guatemala City?

6. What kind of job does Julian hope to receive in Guatemala?

7. Is Julian happy to see Sol again when he goes to play chess with Don Manuel?

8. What are the carrion birds that Julian hears in his head talking to him about?

9. Describe the setting of Chapter 6.

10. How does Don Manuel encourage Julian to finish his play?

(see the answer keys)

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