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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Sections 9 and 10 (to page 71).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Don Porfirio's mounted police tell the Lopez family they are to do for the troops coming to the village?
(a) They are to do whatever they ask.
(b) They are to make them breakfast.
(c) They are to pay them their taxes.
(d) They are to come out and cheer for them.

2. What profession do Ernie and his cousins vow never to become in Part One, Section 7?
(a) A priest.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A farm worker.
(d) A teacher.

3. What outdoor activity did the men of a Jalcocotbn participate in if the weather permitted?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Surfing.
(d) Smoking.

4. To what city does Gustavo go to find work?
(a) Ensenada.
(b) El Cajon.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Tepic.

5. Why do Josy and Gustavo leave Jalco in Part One, sections 9 and 10?
(a) Because they are ready to move on to bigger things.
(b) To avoid being forced into military service.
(c) Because they want an adventure.
(d) To go to university.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Lopez family seem to think the priests are more preoccupied with than saving souls?

2. At what age is it customary for adults and neighbors to take part in the child's discipline in the village of Jalco?

3. What slang term for cowardly is used by Ernie's mother in Part One, Section 4?

4. What animal is shared by the entire village?

5. What astronomical sight does Ernie mention seeing during his last year in Jalco?

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