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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 3 (through page 27).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where are weddings and baptisms held?
(a) The shrine of Nuestra Sesora de Talpa.
(b) The temple of El Senor del Cielo.
(c) The Iglesia del Hijo.
(d) The chapel.

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

4. About how many cottages does Ernie estimate are in his village?
(a) Two hundred fifty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Forty.

5. What is it that provides an escape route for Jalcocotbn should an attack occur?
(a) A secret path leading up to the mountains.
(b) A hidden path through the forest.
(c) A small tunnel that is in the side of the rocky hills.
(d) A hidden cove on the coast line housing hidden boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What material were the cottages in the village made of?

2. What is the hanging platform called that Ernie slept on as a child?

3. What type of wildlife is the forest around Jalcocotbn heavily populated with?

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

5. According to the author, who originally settled this mountain village?

(see the answer key)

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