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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. What is the term used for Mexicans that have grown up in California?
(a) Papas.
(b) Nunos.
(c) Pochos.
(d) Californians.

2. Besides electricity, what other modern convenience does Ernie learn about when they arrive in Tucson?
(a) Street lights.
(b) Telegrams.
(c) Plumbing.
(d) Motor cars.

3. What does Ernie notice about Juan-Chon when he sees him on the train to the U.S?
(a) That he is not wearing shoes.
(b) That he is limping.
(c) That his braid is missing.
(d) That his face is bruised.

4. Which animals did Ernie's family leave behind in Jalco?
(a) All answers are right.
(b) The hens.
(c) Coronel.
(d) Relbmpago.

5. Why is Ernie not allowed in the party for the poor children?
(a) Because he is wearing shoes.
(b) Because he has not combed his hair.
(c) Because he is not dirty and must not be poor.
(d) Because he did not have an invitation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ernie comments that the world is made of two types of men, those on horseback and what other type of men?

2. When are boys responsible for completing traditionally feminine chores?

3. What does Josy call the guerrilla soldiers that live in the mountains?

4. What role do the younger boys play when the older boys allow them to play bullfights with them?

5. What sign tells Ernie and Henriqueta that Josy has had a successful day of work when he returns home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ernie feel about moving to Tepic?

2. What are the circumstances surrounding Nerun's death?

3. What happens to Ernie's tooth in Mazatlan?

4. What is Ernie's experience with music in the barrio?

5. What is Ernie's meeting with Juan-Chon like in Part Three?

6. How does Ernie describe his new home in Mazatlan?

7. How does Ernie view the train station in Part Two, Section 2?

8. What role does the forest play to the residents of Jalco?

9. Why do Josy and Gustavo leave Jalco in Part One, Section 9?

10. Why is Ernie so angry with his mother as they journey to Tepic?

(see the answer keys)

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