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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 6 (to page 45).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in Section 1, what is the psychological importance of the story?
(a) The desire to communicate his confidence in his self-image as a Mexican immigrant.
(b) The fact that this story could help others overcome tramatic experiences.
(c) That the story sheds light on the pysche of adolescents.
(d) That the story communicates the equality of all humans.

2. How is the history of Jalco kept?
(a) Word of mouth.
(b) Heiroglyphics.
(c) Books.
(d) Geneologies.

3. According to the author, who originally settled this mountain village?
(a) Immigrants from Central America.
(b) Indian ancestors.
(c) Spanish conquistadors.
(d) American settlers in the West.

4. Where are weddings and baptisms held?
(a) The Iglesia del Hijo.
(b) The chapel.
(c) The temple of El Senor del Cielo.
(d) The shrine of Nuestra Sesora de Talpa.

5. How does Ernie receive his education, for the most part?
(a) By travelling twice a week to Tepic.
(b) By going to the local church and being taught by the Pastor.
(c) From his elder cousin, through homeschool.
(d) From watching the people around him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides "rooster" what does the Spanish word gallo mean?

2. What does Ernie call his Aunt Ester?

3. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?

4. How many school are there in the village of Jalcocotbn?

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

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