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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. What is Pascual's profession in addition to running the small newspaper?
(a) Doctor
(b) Lawyer
(c) Restaurant manager
(d) Policeman

2. How old is Carlos when his brother leaves to fight in the war?
(a) 10
(b) 1
(c) 15
(d) 5

3. Where does Lucille move the newspaper after Pascual dies?
(a) Seattle
(b) Philippines
(c) San Francisco
(d) Los Angeles

4. Why do Julio and Carlos flee the orchard?
(a) The crew leader stole their paychecks
(b) They want to find Carlos's brothers
(c) A group appears and starts shooting at everyone
(d) They are tired of working hard

5. From what disease does Marian die?
(a) Syphilis
(b) Cancer
(c) Pneumonia
(d) Tuberculosis

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Carlos as he tries to obtain a job?

2. What do five white men do to Jose and Carlos?

3. At what age does Carlos leave home?

4. What is the name of the woman married to Pascual who helps to run the newspaper?

5. What traditionally happens when a new presidente (mayor) is elected in a city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marian give Carlos several hundred dollars?

2. Why are the characters so rushed to finish the harvest?

3. Why does the family have to close the store that Luciano and Carlos opened?

4. What goal do Felix, Nick and Carlos have in publishing the magazine?

5. What profession does Carlos now wish to follow as he leaves with his cousin?

6. What does Macario do once he graduates high school and returns to Binalonan?

7. What happens to Alonzo?

8. What event makes Carlos' desire to be a doctor more concrete for him?

9. What does Carlos do with the money he earns?

10. Why are there more and more peasant uprisings?

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