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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Gracela sisters were there?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

2. Why has the Black Mountain mine been poisoning the river with sulfuric acid?
(a) To leach the last bit of gold from the mine.
(b) To kill off the orchards and drive out the farmers.
(c) To reroute the river.
(d) To rid the town of an aquatic pest.

3. What flowers decorate the graves?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Carnations.
(c) Roses.
(d) Marigolds.

4. Why is the town of Grace planning to sue the mining company?
(a) A small child from Grace fell into a mineshaft and died.
(b) A dam is being built that will divert the river, killing the orchards in Grace.
(c) The company owes the town money.
(d) The men who work in the mines are contracting mysterious illnesses.

5. The group oppressing the farmers is supported by what government?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Honduras.
(d) The United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is one of Codi's students dropping out of school?

2. Codi discovers a plot with what family name on it?

3. Hallie is working with farmers who are being destroyed by what group?

4. Emelina is organizing a fiesta for what holiday?

5. What is an important Mexican holiday that is celebrated in Grace?

(see the answer key)

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