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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 does Ernie learn to roast coffee beans?
(a) WIth patience and love.
(b) Quickly so that they do not turn brown.
(c) On the comal.
(d) In a large kettle.

2. What does Ernie call his Aunt Ester?
(a) Aunt Malo.
(b) Aunt Tel.
(c) Mama.
(d) Tia.

3. What profession is Ernie interested in in Part One, Section 5?
(a) Letter writing.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Blacksmith.

4. What is the importance of the city of Jalcocotbn to the author?
(a) He went to college there.
(b) He wants to move there some day.
(c) He attended high school there.
(d) He was born there.

5. What does the Lopez family seem to think the priests are more preoccupied with than saving souls?
(a) Being treated well.
(b) Moving up in the church.
(c) Saving themselves.
(d) Making money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the beheaded hero that the men in the village sometimes sing about?

2. What similarity can be seen between Coronel and Don Catarino?

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 Cleofas' age?

5. Why did the original settlers of Jalcocotbn choose that location to settle?

(see the answer key)

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