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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five (to page 265),.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are boys responsible for completing traditionally feminine chores?
(a) Never.
(b) There are no traditionally feminine chores.
(c) Only when there are no girls in the household.
(d) Whenever they are misbehaving.

2. What astronomical sight does Ernie mention seeing during his last year in Jalco?
(a) Halley's Comet.
(b) Sighting of Venus.
(c) A lunar eclipse.
(d) A falling star.

3. What is the name of the forest where the measles patients are quarantined in Part Three?
(a) El Nanchi.
(b) El Negro.
(c) El Capitan.
(d) El Marcho.

4. What does Ernie refer to his mother's sewing machine as?
(a) The Ajax.
(b) The Singer.
(c) Samson.
(d) The monster.

5. What instrument does Uncle Josy play?
(a) The maracas.
(b) The drum.
(c) The guitar.
(d) The Harmonica.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author in Section 1, what is the psychological importance of the story?

2. What is Cleofas' age?

3. What do the wooden crosses that Ernie sees on his journey to Tepic mean?

4. What does Mr. Lubin instruct Ernie and his fellow field workers to do?

5. What animals does Catarino bring back home with him from work in Part Two, Section 1?

(see the answer key)

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