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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. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?
(a) Esther.
(b) Catarino.
(c) Ernie.
(d) Henriqueta.

2. What is a zopilote?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A hen.
(c) A buzzard.
(d) A goat.

3. Why did the original settlers of Jalcocotbn choose that location to settle?
(a) Because it offered natural protection from intruders and the harsh wind and sun.
(b) Because it was in a fertile valley.
(c) Because it was close to the Pacific Ocean.
(d) Because it was close to the city of San Antonio.

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

5. Besides "rooster" what does the Spanish word gallo mean?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Weak.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Daring.

Short Answer Questions

1. The use of what words in Part One, Section 4 can be seen as adding to the sense of division between men and women?

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

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

4. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

5. How much older than Ernie is Josy?

(see the answer key)

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