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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Section 1 (to page 85).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jalco children learn by having others who are not their parents discipline them?
(a) That it is not worth it to be bad.
(b) That everyone has a different idea of what acting bad is.
(c) That someone is always watching.
(d) That you have to be extra sneaky.

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

3. Where was Dosa Henriqueta married?
(a) Jalco.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Tepic.
(d) San Blas.

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

5. Who comes through Jalco with news of Gustavo?
(a) A man who used to live in Jalco too.
(b) A soldier.
(c) Josy.
(d) A traveling salesman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is it that provides an escape route for Jalcocotbn should an attack occur?

3. What reassurance does Ernie's mother give him about the rooster.

4. How does Ernie learn to roast coffee beans?

5. What do Don Porfirio's mounted police tell the Lopez family they are to do for the troops coming to the village?

(see the answer key)

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