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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. Through whose story does Ernie explain the traditional way a boy learns his fathers work?
(a) Jacinto.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Eduardo.
(d) Jose.

2. How does Ernie respond when he sees the rooster trying to mate with a hen?
(a) He thinks it is gross.
(b) He is alarmed.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He does not think anything of it at all.

3. What trait does Ernie find more important about the rooster than his intelligence?
(a) His speed.
(b) His physical strength.
(c) His feistiness.
(d) His bravery.

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

5. The use of what words in Part One, Section 4 can be seen as adding to the sense of division between men and women?
(a) Brave and scared.
(b) Gallo and chicken.
(c) Chicken and buzzard.
(d) Small and large.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

2. Where do the children play bullfight?

3. How do Ernie and his cousins view the rooster?

4. What is Leandro Valle?

5. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?

(see the answer key)

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