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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three (to page 191),.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are supporters of Don Porfirio called?
(a) Caballeros.
(b) Porfiristas.
(c) Revolucionarios
(d) Maderistas.

3. 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) Gallo and chicken.
(b) Small and large.
(c) Chicken and buzzard.
(d) Brave and scared.

4. How is the history of Jalco kept?
(a) Books.
(b) Word of mouth.
(c) Heiroglyphics.
(d) Geneologies.

5. According to the author in Section 1, what is the psychological importance of the story?
(a) The desire to communicate his confidence in his self-image as a Mexican immigrant.
(b) That the story sheds light on the pysche of adolescents.
(c) The fact that this story could help others overcome tramatic experiences.
(d) That the story communicates the equality of all humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shoots at Josy as he leaves his job building stone markers?

2. How many school are there in the village of Jalcocotbn?

3. What is a zopilote?

4. How old is the landlady's helper in Tepic?

5. Who makes ropes and crates in the village?

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