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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Antonio at the end of the school year?
(a) He learns to write in Spanish.
(b) He passes from first to third grade.
(c) He learns to speak English.
(d) He learns to draw using a chief tablet.

2. Who do the brothers believe will be the answer to their career dilemma?
(a) Ultima.
(b) Prudencio.
(c) Serrano.
(d) Tony.

3. Who are the boys who befriend Antonio during the first few months of school?
(a) George and Willy.
(b) George and Vitamin Kid.
(c) Jason and Horse.
(d) Vitamin Kid and Horse.

4. Why is the blood of spring called bad blood?
(a) It causes an equinox.
(b) It causes the animals to grow restless.
(c) It raises the dark insides restless where it laid all winter.
(d) It causes the blood of winter to clot.

5. Where does the Marez family go every autumn?
(a) They visit Jason's family, bringing alfalfa and herbs
(b) Mexico, to visit their grandparents.
(c) El Puerto, where their mother's family lived.
(d) Guadalupe, to sell their produce at market.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What objects in life did Antonio choose when he was a baby?

3. What are the contents of the note Miss Maestas sends to Antonio's mother?

4. What does Ultima bring with her that provides warm memories for Antonio?

5. What do Antonio and his family see when they pass Rosie's house?

(see the answer key)

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