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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 type of wildlife is the forest around Jalcocotbn heavily populated with?
(a) Bears.
(b) Birds.
(c) Jungle cats.
(d) Snakes.

2. What is the most significant difference in daily chores that Ernie notes in Part Two, Section 1?
(a) How you cannot throw trash into the street in Tepic.
(b) That there are no chickens to care for.
(c) That Ernie must do "girl" chores now.
(d) How laundry and bathing are done in tubs.

3. According to the author in Section 1, what is the historical importance of the story?
(a) That many other families also migrated to the United States.
(b) That the story covers never before heard history.
(c) That it is important because it is the story of his life.
(d) That the story talks specifically about human rights.

4. What do Ernie and his mother bring to the mother of a dead boy?
(a) A book of prayers.
(b) All answers are right.
(c) A vase.
(d) Flowers.

5. What is suggested after the author's stories circulate at a scholarly meeting?
(a) That he make a movie.
(b) That he stop telling stories.
(c) That he write a book.
(d) That he speak at more scholarly meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the stream that runs through Jalcocotbn?

2. Besides drinking water, what does the stream deliver to the village?

3. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

4. What is the importance of the city of Jalcocotbn to the author?

5. What is the name of the most dangerous part of the family's journey to Tepic?

(see the answer key)

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