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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 7 (to page 51).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Dosa Eduvijes sit when she is ready to tell her tales?
(a) On the big rock at the bank of the pond.
(b) On a brick bench in the plaza.
(c) Right outside the doors of the town chapel.
(d) On the front step of her little hut.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ernie receive his education, for the most part?

2. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?

3. Which of the following items is not found in pinole?

4. What kind of stories does the narrator say he tells his family?

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

(see the answer key)

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