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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Section 3 (to page 171).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) How laundry and bathing are done in tubs.
(d) That Ernie must do "girl" chores now.

2. What do the wooden crosses that Ernie sees on his journey to Tepic mean?
(a) They remind travelers to pray.
(b) The show where churches once stood.
(c) They mark spots where other travelers have died.
(d) They represent saints that watch over travelers' safety.

3. When is pinole used?
(a) Only during the week.
(b) Easter Sunday.
(c) Birthdays.
(d) Funerals.

4. Where is Ernie when his mother returns home at night from helping attend to a sick person?
(a) Sitting at the dinner table.
(b) At the well.
(c) Hiding under his bed.
(d) Playing outside in the dark.

5. What is Cleofas' age?
(a) 91.
(b) 75.
(c) It does not say.
(d) 82.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ernie call the men who stand outside stores yelling their slogans?

2. What instrument does Uncle Josy play?

3. What has caused the creek near Jalco to overflow?

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

5. Where do the children play bullfight?

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