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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 do Don Porfirio's mounted police tell the Lopez family they are to do for the troops coming to the village?
(a) They are to do whatever they ask.
(b) They are to come out and cheer for them.
(c) They are to make them breakfast.
(d) They are to pay them their taxes.

2. Why does the priest expel Josy?
(a) For refusing to sing with the choir.
(b) For not ending this prayers correctly.
(c) For making up Spanish translations of a Latin ritual.
(d) For speaking during the litergy.

3. How does Ernie first learn about the physical differences between boys and girls?
(a) By watching old black and white films.
(b) By reading magazines.
(c) By watching the girls bathe in the river.
(d) By hearing stories told by the older boys.

4. To what city does Gustavo go to find work?
(a) El Cajon.
(b) Ensenada.
(c) Tepic.
(d) Mexico City.

5. At what age is it customary for adults and neighbors to take part in the child's discipline in the village of Jalco?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a zopilote?

2. The use of what words in Part One, Section 4 can be seen as adding to the sense of division between men and women?

3. Who collects unbaptized children and carries them off?

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

5. What is the central theme of Cleofas' version of Jalco's history?

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