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

2. What foods does Ernie learn to eat like a man?
(a) Jalapenos.
(b) Atole and panocha .
(c) Chipotle.
(d) Tamales.

3. In part one, section 4 what trait do we see associated with femininity?
(a) Resilience.
(b) Love.
(c) Strength.
(d) Weakness.

4. Where did Ernie's mother keep her knick-knacks and heirlooms?
(a) A cedar chest.
(b) In a paper box.
(c) A small beaded bag.
(d) In a large stone bowl and lid.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the corrals in the back of the cottages built out of?

3. What is a zopilote?

4. What nation did General Porfirio Diaz fight in war, leading to his becoming president?

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

(see the answer key)

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