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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Antonio's mother look forward to visiting El Puerto?
(a) She will be surrounded by her Luna family.
(b) She could collect special herbs.
(c) She could pray the rosary.
(d) She could see the Virgin's horned moon.

2. Who gave Ultima her powers?
(a) Prudencio.
(b) Las Pasturas.
(c) Manuelito.
(d) El Hombre Volador.

3. What does the Marez family do at the end of supper?
(a) Pray the rosary.
(b) Read books.
(c) Harvest alfalfa to feed the rabbits.
(d) Go to Guadalupe to attend Mass.

4. Who says "where there is no acknowledgment of guilt and penance done for wrong, there can be no forgiveness?"
(a) Maria.
(b) Ultima.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Gabriel.

5. What is the significant feature of Marez blood?
(a) Marez blood saturates the earth like a thunderstorm.
(b) Marez blood flows backwards like the River of the Carp.
(c) Marez blood is wild like ocean waves.
(d) Marez blood bleeds blue, the color of la Virgen de Guadalupe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tenorio hiding waiting to ambush Narcisco?

2. Why does Narcisco plant his garden by the light of the moon?

3. What does the owl do when Antonio and Ultima walk together along the river?

4. Who do Antonio's uncles communicate with?

5. What does Antonio believe will happen to the men on the bridge?

(see the answer key)

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