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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Spaniards do to some of the Indians when they came to Mexico?
(a) Forced them into slave labor.
(b) Caused them to die of sickness.
(c) Put them into prison.
(d) Banished them to Arizona and Texas.

2. What is it that provides an escape route for Jalcocotbn should an attack occur?
(a) A hidden cove on the coast line housing hidden boats.
(b) A small tunnel that is in the side of the rocky hills.
(c) A secret path leading up to the mountains.
(d) A hidden path through the forest.

3. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?
(a) Catarino.
(b) Henriqueta.
(c) Esther.
(d) Ernie.

4. Where are weddings and baptisms held?
(a) The Iglesia del Hijo.
(b) The chapel.
(c) The temple of El Senor del Cielo.
(d) The shrine of Nuestra Sesora de Talpa.

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

6. What is Don Chencho's profession?
(a) He is a beer maker.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He makes bedstands.

7. What kind of animal is Relbmpago?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A dog.
(c) A turkey.
(d) A horse.

8. What are the corrals in the back of the cottages built out of?
(a) Stones.
(b) Straw.
(c) Wood.
(d) Thatch.

9. What profession do Ernie and his cousins vow never to become in Part One, Section 7?
(a) A priest.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A farm worker.
(d) A soldier.

10. Where was Dosa Henriqueta married?
(a) Jalco.
(b) San Blas.
(c) Tepic.
(d) Mexico City.

11. How did the residents of the village keep the street in front of their cottages clean?
(a) Blocking it with stones.
(b) Clearing it with a leaf blower.
(c) Hiring a street cleaner.
(d) Sprinkling water on it.

12. What is the name of the stream that runs through Jalcocotbn?
(a) The Rio Grande.
(b) Arroyo.
(c) Pico Rio.
(d) It has no name.

13. What type of tree is located at the edge of the pond in Jalcocotbn?
(a) Walnut.
(b) Olive.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Maple.

14. How do Ernie and his cousins view the rooster?
(a) As a scaredy cat.
(b) As brave.
(c) As stupid.
(d) As lazy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Lopez family seem to think the priests are more preoccupied with than saving souls?

2. What foods does Ernie learn to eat like a man?

3. Why did the original settlers of Jalcocotbn choose that location to settle?

4. What nation did General Porfirio Diaz fight in war, leading to his becoming president?

5. How does Ernie receive his education, for the most part?

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