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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 information about Jalcocotbn is shared at the beginning of the story?
(a) Information about it's physical characteristics and history.
(b) Information about the political state in the city.
(c) Information about the lack of education and work in the city.
(d) Information about the financial situation.

2. What does Ernie call his Aunt Ester?
(a) Mama.
(b) Tia.
(c) Aunt Tel.
(d) Aunt Malo.

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

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

5. How much older than Ernie is Josy?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the residents of Jalcocotbn do with their trash?

3. What is the name of the family rooster?

4. What type of work does Don Catarino do?

5. What slang term for cowardly is used by Ernie's mother in Part One, Section 4?

(see the answer key)

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