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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the second owner sell the mine to?
(a) A British oil company.
(b) The Mexican Federales.
(c) Espirito's grandchildren.
(d) A large American mining company.

2. Why does Dona Guadalupe and her family crush the gold ore they have discovered into dust?
(a) Because it is more ore than gold.
(b) To make it seem like it came from the river.
(c) To make it seem like they have more.
(d) Because that is what you are supposed to do to gold ore.

3. What is Espirito searching for in Chapter 1?
(a) His sister.
(b) A place to hunt.
(c) Drinkable water.
(d) Berries.

4. Why do the poor Mexicans think highly of Colonel Maytorena?
(a) He is an old war hero and is revered across the valley.
(b) Because he is fighting on the side of the revolution.
(c) He is here to bring salvation to the small village.
(d) He stood up to the American miners to make their working conditions better.

5. How is the time of day described when Socorro is giving birth?
(a) The sun is blazing in the sky.
(b) It is a dark night with no moon or stars for light.
(c) The rain is storming outside.
(d) There is a full moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Colonel give to Lupe to give to her teacher?

2. What is Colonel Maytorena's job while in Lupe's town?

3. Who does Don Benito fall in love with while in town?

4. What is Espirito offered for the golden rocks in the springs?

5. Why does the first owner sell the spring?

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