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

2. What is the hanging platform called that Ernie slept on as a child?
(a) A mesa.
(b) A hammock.
(c) A cama.
(d) A tapanco.

3. How is the daily lifestyle in Jalcocotbn as seen in Section 2 best described?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Stressful.
(c) Static.
(d) Always changing.

4. Where was Dosa Henriqueta married?
(a) Tepic.
(b) San Blas.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Jalco.

5. What type of animal is the family pet while Ernie lives in Jalco?
(a) A dog.
(b) A goat.
(c) A cat.
(d) A donkey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city is located about 40 kilometers away from Jalcocotbn?

3. How did the residents of the village keep the street in front of their cottages clean?

4. According to the author in Section 1, what is the psychological importance of the story?

5. What type of language does Gustavo teach Ernie in section 2?

(see the answer key)

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