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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 5 (to page 41).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, who originally settled this mountain village?
(a) Indian ancestors.
(b) Spanish conquistadors.
(c) American settlers in the West.
(d) Immigrants from Central America.

2. What information about Jalcocotbn is shared at the beginning of the story?
(a) Information about the lack of education and work in the city.
(b) Information about the financial situation.
(c) Information about the political state in the city.
(d) Information about it's physical characteristics and history.

3. What is the only way that Jalcocotbn is reachable?
(a) By boat.
(b) By an underground cave system.
(c) By a narrow canyon trail.
(d) By steep, rocky trails.

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

5. According to the author in Section 1, what is the historical importance of the story?
(a) That the story talks specifically about human rights.
(b) That it is important because it is the story of his life.
(c) That the story covers never before heard history.
(d) That many other families also migrated to the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many cottages does Ernie estimate are in his village?

2. What outdoor activity did the men of a Jalcocotbn participate in if the weather permitted?

3. Who is overheard saying that "nothing ever happens" in Jalcocotbn?

4. Which of the following is not mentioned by the author as being a public place in his village?

5. Besides drinking water, what does the stream deliver to the village?

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