2. How does Ernie feel about sandwiches the first time he eats one?
(a) He thinks it is distasteful.
(b) He loves it.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) It makes him sick.

3. Who comes through Jalco with news of Gustavo?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A traveling salesman.
(c) Josy.
(d) A man who used to live in Jalco too.

4. What are supporters of Don Porfirio called?
(a) Porfiristas.
(b) Maderistas.
(c) Revolucionarios
(d) Caballeros.

5. Which of the following activities do Americans do that Ernie sees as strange?
(a) They grab each others hands and shake them.
(b) They say "howdy."
(c) They chew on toothpicks.
(d) They leave their hats on while inside.

6. How do Catarino and Gustavo think Nerun got sick?
(a) By eating a sick animal.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Heart worms.
(d) By being bitten by a rabid animal.

7. What sign tells Ernie and Henriqueta that Josy has had a successful day of work when he returns home?
(a) He is smiling.
(b) He is singing.
(c) He is dancing.
(d) He is whistling.

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

9. How does Henriqueta contribute to the family income while in Mazatlan?
(a) By sewing and mending.
(b) By washing other clothes.
(c) By nannying.
(d) By teaching at a neighborhood school.

10. What treat does Ernie buy from the vendors when his mother gives him money?
(a) Pan dulce.
(b) Mango and chili powder.
(c) A brown sugar stick.
(d) Taffy.

11. What American activity are the Mexican immigrants pleasantly surprised about?
(a) Trash collection.
(b) The Americans' laughter.
(c) The surprising amount of community activities.
(d) The rock n' roll music.

12. What grade is Ernie in when he starts school in Mazatlan?
(a) Second grade.
(b) Kindergarten.
(c) First grade.
(d) Third grade.

13. Where do Ernie and his mother go to get away from the sounds of the city?
(a) The Alameda.
(b) Jalco.
(c) Their apartment.
(d) A small town north of Tepic.

14. How does Ernie react when he sees the American soldiers helping people off the train?
(a) He is angry at the soldiers.
(b) He is overjoyed.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He thinks it is exciting.

15. Between what ages do young men in Jalco ask for a girl's hand in marriage?
(a) Between 21 and 26 years old.
(b) Between 12 to 16 years old.
(c) Between 18 to 21 years old.
(d) Between 16 to 18 years old.