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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Section 3 (to page 171).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Ernie and his cousins view the rooster?
(a) As lazy.
(b) As brave.
(c) As stupid.
(d) As a scaredy cat.

2. In part one, section 4 what trait do we see associated with femininity?
(a) Resilience.
(b) Weakness.
(c) Love.
(d) Strength.

3. Why is Ernie not allowed in the party for the poor children?
(a) Because he is wearing shoes.
(b) Because he did not have an invitation.
(c) Because he has not combed his hair.
(d) Because he is not dirty and must not be poor.

4. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?
(a) Because the buzzard was trying to steal his food.
(b) Because the buzzard attacked a hen.
(c) Because he is trying to claim new territory.
(d) Because the buzzard was hurt.

5. What role do the younger boys play when the older boys allow them to play bullfights with them?
(a) Fans.
(b) The picadores.
(c) The matadores.
(d) The bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ernie comments that the world is made of two types of men, those on horseback and what other type of men?

2. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?

3. What grade is Ernie in when he starts school in Mazatlan?

4. What trait does Ernie find more important about the rooster than his intelligence?

5. What reassurance does Ernie's mother give him about the rooster.

(see the answer key)

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