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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. Who is Mrs. Pollifax supposed to meet during her time in Mexico City?
(a) Senorita DeJourno.
(b) Mr. Pordeau.
(c) Mr. Tirpak.
(d) Senor DeGamez.

2. What item(s) of Mrs. Pollifax is being examined by Perdido's men?
(a) Her room.
(b) Her purse.
(c) Her books.
(d) Her wallet.

3. When Mrs. Perdido is being interrogated, what does she tell herself is the only real threat to her?
(a) Cessation of life.
(b) A lack of love.
(c) A lack of communication.
(d) An unhealthy life.

4. Where is Mrs. Pollifax when she awakens in Chapter 5?
(a) A boat.
(b) The trunk of a car.
(c) A prison cell.
(d) An airplane.

5. What does Mrs. Pollifax say is expected of the United States government when one is traveling abroad?
(a) Politeness.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Farrell is taken from his cell, what does Mrs. Pollifax hear?

2. What does Mrs. Pollifax ask Farrell in Chapter 9?

3. What does Carstairs learn about Mrs. Pollifax after hiring her?

4. What does Mrs. Pollifax admit to Farrell in Chapter 9?

5. What does Mrs. Pollifax ask for before returning to her cell?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the meeting between Mrs. Pollifax and General Perdido.

2. What happens during Mrs. Pollifax's first trip to Parrot Bookstore?

3. What is Mrs. Pollifax instructed to do at Parrot Bookstore?

4. What does Mrs. Pollifax learn is searched in Chapter 8?

5. What happens to Mrs. Pollifax during her second trip to Parrot Bookstore?

6. What does Farrell inform about himself involving his job as a spy?

7. What occurs when Mrs. Pollifax wakes up after she is drugged?

8. Discuss the assignment Carstairs has involving Mexico City.

9. What kind of relationship does Mrs. Pollifax have with Mrs. Grace Hartshorne?

10. Discuss the "jam" Mrs. Pollifax finds herself in in Chapter 8.

(see the answer keys)

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