Bless Me, Ultima | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What occupation was Antonio's father before marrying his mother?

Vaquero.

2. What trade or occupation does Antonio's mother's family come from?

Farming.

3. Who tells the story of Ultima arriving at the Marez home?

Antonio.

4. Why did the Marez family move from the llano to the town of Guadalupe?

The town offers better opportunity and schooling for the children.

5. Why does Antonio's mother agree to bring la Grande Ultima into her home?

La grande Ultima helped Antonio's mother raise her family when they lived on the llano.

6. Why does the Marez family refer to Ultima as la Grande?

La Grande is a term of endearment.

7. Why are curanderas, such as Ultima, feared by the village residents?

Ultima's healing powers are believed to be works of witchacraft.

8. What makes Antonio sick to his stomach in Chapter 1?

Antonio thinks of leaving...
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