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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dona Margarita doing when Salvador finds her to tell her about his engagement?
(a) Already out shopping for wedding supplies.
(b) Cooking a large meal for the neighbors.
(c) Smoking, drinking, and reading the bible.
(d) Napping.

2. What is in the pack that Don Victor brings on his back upon his return to his family?
(a) A huge bundle of firewood.
(b) Gold and money has has earned.
(c) Ribbons, dried meat, and other gifts.
(d) A large dead deer.

3. What dream do Lupe and Juan share?
(a) They both have a dream to travel the world and leave the U.S. behind.
(b) They would like both to return to Mexico and start a family.
(c) They both want to be free, never having to marry or settle down.
(d) That their children be educated, not having to bow to anyone.

4. What one item of Colonel Maytorena's clothing does Lupe rescue from being discarded?
(a) His gray coat.
(b) His black gloves.
(c) His white shirt.
(d) His blue hat.

5. Why is Juan demoted his second day at the rock quarry?
(a) Because he made a huge mistake.
(b) Because he hated that position and asked to be reassigned.
(c) Because he is not white.
(d) Because someone with more experience came along.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juan sneak back into the U.S. just days after he has left to return to Mexico?

2. When the Gomez family arrives in California, what do they learn about their daughter Sophia?

3. Besides being the owners of a gambling hall, what other prominent position does Archie Freeman hold?

4. Why are the animals howling and calling out while Socorro is giving birth?

5. What family pet does Dona Margarita have to kill for food?

(see the answer key)

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