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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. Why did the original settlers of Jalcocotbn choose that location to settle?
(a) Because it was in a fertile valley.
(b) Because it was close to the city of San Antonio.
(c) Because it offered natural protection from intruders and the harsh wind and sun.
(d) Because it was close to the Pacific Ocean.

2. 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 pay them their taxes.
(b) They are to do whatever they ask.
(c) They are to make them breakfast.
(d) They are to come out and cheer for them.

3. What does Josy call the guerrilla soldiers that live in the mountains?
(a) Revolucionarios.
(b) Autoridades.
(c) Bolas.
(d) Malos.

4. How many rooms does Ernie's new home in Jalco have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How high are the sidewalks where Ernie lives in the Mazatlan?

2. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

3. What does Ernie call the men who stand outside stores yelling their slogans?

4. How does Ernie react when he sees the American soldiers helping people off the train?

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

(see the answer key)

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