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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 are the corrals in the back of the cottages built out of?
(a) Stones.
(b) Thatch.
(c) Straw.
(d) Wood.

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

3. What type of tree is located at the edge of the pond in Jalcocotbn?
(a) Walnut.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Olive.
(d) Maple.

4. What slang term for cowardly is used by Ernie's mother in Part One, Section 4?
(a) Spineless.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Scaredy cat.
(d) Yellow.

5. What is the importance of the city of Jalcocotbn to the author?
(a) He attended high school there.
(b) He went to college there.
(c) He wants to move there some day.
(d) He was born there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a zopilote?

2. How does Ernie respond when he sees the rooster trying to mate with a hen?

3. About how many cottages does Ernie estimate are in his village?

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

5. What is the name of the family rooster?

(see the answer key)

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