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

2. How does Horse gain his nickname?
(a) He runs as fast as a horse.
(b) He stomps on the ground like a horse.
(c) He always rides a horse into town.
(d) His legs are shaped like a horse.

3. What happens to Antonio the first day of school?
(a) He helps his mother in the kitchen.
(b) He feels sick.
(c) He walks the river with Ultima.
(d) He helps his sisters sort school supplies.

4. Why was Antonio's father bitter?
(a) He wants to purchase more land for his sons to farm.
(b) His dream is to take his sons and move westward to California.
(c) He wants to go to war with his sons.
(d) Antonio's father doesn't want Ultima to live with the Marez family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ultima teach Antonio about the river?

2. In Chapter 2, who says to Antonio, "Bless me."

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

4. When will Juan bring Antonio back to El Puerto?

5. What is the fear of the church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Antonio his first day of school?

2. What is the significance of Antonio seeing his brothers in his dream?

3. Describe the events which occurred at Tellez's ranch in Aqua Negra.

4. What is the difference between a venial sin and a mortal sin?

5. Describe the Marez home on the first day of school.

6. Explain the story Father Byrne told of eternity.

7. Why is Ultima a welcome addition to the Marez family?

8. What is Antonio's advantage of having his cubicle at the top of the stairs?

9. Describe Antonio's dilemma as he grows up in Chapter 4.

10. What is the significance of Ultima's blessing before Antonio leaves for school?

(see the answer keys)

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