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

2. According to the author in Section 1, what is the historical importance of the story?
(a) That the story covers never before heard history.
(b) That the story talks specifically about human rights.
(c) That it is important because it is the story of his life.
(d) That many other families also migrated to the United States.

3. What is suggested after the author's stories circulate at a scholarly meeting?
(a) That he speak at more scholarly meetings.
(b) That he make a movie.
(c) That he stop telling stories.
(d) That he write a book.

4. How does Ernie respond when he sees the rooster trying to mate with a hen?
(a) He does not think anything of it at all.
(b) He is alarmed.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He thinks it is gross.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In part one, section 4 what trait do we see associated with femininity?

2. What two items was Ernie's mother allowed to keep after the divorce?

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

4. What is the hanging platform called that Ernie slept on as a child?

5. What type of wildlife is the forest around Jalcocotbn heavily populated with?

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