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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information about Jalcocotbn is shared at the beginning of the story?
(a) Information about the political state in the city.
(b) Information about the lack of education and work in the city.
(c) Information about the financial situation.
(d) Information about it's physical characteristics and history.

2. What does Ernie call his Aunt Ester?
(a) Mama.
(b) Aunt Tel.
(c) Tia.
(d) Aunt Malo.

3. What type of language does Gustavo teach Ernie in section 2?
(a) Gestures.
(b) An ancient Indian language.
(c) Pig latin.
(d) English.

4. How does Ernie learn to roast coffee beans?
(a) On the comal.
(b) In a large kettle.
(c) WIth patience and love.
(d) Quickly so that they do not turn brown.

5. How does Ernie respond when he sees the rooster trying to mate with a hen?
(a) He does not think anything of it at all.
(b) He is alarmed.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He thinks it is gross.

6. What city is located about 40 kilometers away from Jalcocotbn?
(a) Tepic.
(b) Suarez.
(c) La Cuidad de Suenos.
(d) Ensenada.

7. How is the history of Jalco kept?
(a) Geneologies.
(b) Books.
(c) Heiroglyphics.
(d) Word of mouth.

8. What two items was Ernie's mother allowed to keep after the divorce?
(a) Her ring and her sewing machine.
(b) Her burro and her silver ring.
(c) Her locket and her son.
(d) Her car and her piano.

9. What outdoor activity did the men of a Jalcocotbn participate in if the weather permitted?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Surfing.
(d) Hiking.

10. According to the author in Section 1, what is the psychological importance of the story?
(a) That the story sheds light on the pysche of adolescents.
(b) That the story communicates the equality of all humans.
(c) The desire to communicate his confidence in his self-image as a Mexican immigrant.
(d) The fact that this story could help others overcome tramatic experiences.

11. What profession is Ernie interested in in Part One, Section 5?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Letter writing.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Blacksmith.

12. How much older than Ernie is Josy?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 10 years.

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

14. What reassurance does Ernie's mother give him about the rooster.
(a) That he will not hurt the chickens.
(b) That he is a smart animal.
(c) That he will not hurt Ernie.
(d) That he is the bravest rooster in the area.

15. What do the residents of Jalcocotbn do with their trash?
(a) They burn it every week in a large ditch.
(b) They bury it in a nearby cave.
(c) They throw it into the ocean.
(d) They throw it in a ditch alongside the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession do Ernie and his cousins vow never to become in Part One, Section 7?

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

3. Where was Dosa Henriqueta married?

4. Where does Dosa Eduvijes sit when she is ready to tell her tales?

5. What instrument does Uncle Josy play?

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