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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Portrait".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of building does the Garcia family live in "The Little Burnt Victims"?
(a) A wood cabin.
(b) A tin garage.
(c) A teepee.
(d) A chicken shack.

2. How long ago was it when a badger got into a neighbor's home in "A Silvery Night"?
(a) On year ago.
(b) Six months ago.
(c) Three years ago.
(d) Two years ago.

3. What does the protagonist ask his mother to iron for him in "First Communion"?
(a) His pants.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His tie.

4. Where do the portrait salesmen come from in "The Portrait"?
(a) Austin.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Houston.

5. At whose house does Don Mateo stay when he goes to find the man who swindled him in "The Portrait"?
(a) Marco's house.
(b) Julio's house.
(c) Juan's house.
(d) Esteban's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the protagonist's aunt and uncle sent away in "And the Earth Did Not Devour Him"?

2. What does the boy tell his father he will do in order to sneak water from the tank in "The Children Couldn't Wait"?

3. How many children do Don Efrain and Dona Chona have in "The Little Burnt Victims"?

4. Where does Ramon say he goes when the others make fun of him in "Out"?

5. On what day of the week does the Garcia family return home from the movie theater in "The Little Burnt Victims"?

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