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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?
(a) Because the buzzard was hurt.
(b) Because he is trying to claim new territory.
(c) Because the buzzard attacked a hen.
(d) Because the buzzard was trying to steal his food.

2. Who is overheard saying that "nothing ever happens" in Jalcocotbn?
(a) Dosa Henriqueta.
(b) Uncle Josy.
(c) Don Chano.
(d) Gustavo.

3. What is the name of the family rooster?
(a) Senor Rooster.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Coronel.
(d) Pablo.

4. What slang term for cowardly is used by Ernie's mother in Part One, Section 4?
(a) Spineless.
(b) Scaredy cat.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Yellow.

5. What is the only way that Jalcocotbn is reachable?
(a) By an underground cave system.
(b) By steep, rocky trails.
(c) By boat.
(d) By a narrow canyon trail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older than Ernie is Josy?

2. What type of work does Don Catarino do?

3. How many school are there in the village of Jalcocotbn?

4. According to the author, who originally settled this mountain village?

5. Which of the following is not mentioned by the author as being a public place in his village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author's language and description of Jalco seem to emphasize?

2. What is the Lopez family's opinion of and experience with the priest?

3. How does Catarino's opinion about Coronel's fight affect Ernie?

4. What are the government and religious institutions like in Jalco?

5. Who are Ernie's two uncles and how does he describe them?

6. Describe Don Cleofas.

7. What is music in Jalco like and used for?

8. What are the historical and psychological reasons for the author writing this book?

9. What is the arroyo and what is it used for?

10. What is the layout of the village of Jalco?

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