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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9 | Part 1, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a skill Luciano learns in the service which makes him employable?
(a) Typing
(b) Marksmanship
(c) Cleaning
(d) Cooking

2. What traditionally happens when a new presidente (mayor) is elected in a city?
(a) They are forced to leave their country and go to America
(b) All old employees are fired
(c) The new mayor interviews all old employees and keeps only those that he likes
(d) All old employees are killed

3. At what age does Carlos leave home?
(a) 10
(b) 18
(c) 13
(d) 15

4. What does Carlos find his mother doing when he finally finds her?
(a) Selling beans
(b) Plowing
(c) Taking care of his siblings
(d) Caring for his ill father

5. Why does Carlos have to stay home during the rainy season?
(a) His legs swell
(b) He must take care of the children
(c) His father must find work to make the loan payment
(d) Schools are closed during the rainy season

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returns to the family and helps make the next loan payment?

2. Where does Carlos' father go to try to retrieve his land?

3. What does Carlos' family call him?

4. Which of the following is the best definition for the term barrio?

5. What happens to Carlos and his mother on the way home from Puxzzorobio?

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