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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Yvonne born?
(a) Canada.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Sweden.

2. Why does the consul briefly consider switching alcohols after he has fallen down?
(a) Because he wants to try Yvonne's favorite drink.
(b) Because of its rumored vitamin properties.
(c) Because his favorite movie star drinks it in the movies.
(d) To save money.

3. With whom does Yvonne first find the consul upon her return to Quauhnahuac?
(a) With no one -- he is alone.
(b) With his favorite dog, Perrito.
(c) With many of his officers.
(d) With a woman she doesn't know.

4. What does the consul constantly hear in his head?
(a) Voices.
(b) The screeching of a train.
(c) Dogs barking.
(d) His mother.

5. How long can the consul go without alcohol before feeling the effects of his withdrawal?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 5 seconds.
(d) 25 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Under the Volcano"?

2. What event is supposed to happen the first night Yvonne returns to Quauhnahuac?

3. What does the doctor advise Laruelle to do when they depart in Chapter 1?

4. What is the second theory Yvonne thinks about regarding the meaning of the word "Quauhnahuac"?

5. What relative of the consul's still technically lives in town?

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