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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 4 (through page 32).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What material were the cottages in the village made of?
(a) Stones.
(b) Brick.
(c) Grass.
(d) Adobe.

2. What two items was Ernie's mother allowed to keep after the divorce?
(a) Her burro and her silver ring.
(b) Her car and her piano.
(c) Her ring and her sewing machine.
(d) Her locket and her son.

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

4. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?
(a) Because the buzzard was trying to steal his food.
(b) Because the buzzard was hurt.
(c) Because the buzzard attacked a hen.
(d) Because he is trying to claim new territory.

5. Where did Ernie's mother keep her knick-knacks and heirlooms?
(a) In a paper box.
(b) A small beaded bag.
(c) A cedar chest.
(d) In a large stone bowl and lid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are weddings and baptisms held?

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

3. What type of work does Don Catarino do?

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

5. What is the name of the stream that runs through Jalcocotbn?

(see the answer key)

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