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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. What do Jalco children learn by having others who are not their parents discipline them?
(a) That it is not worth it to be bad.
(b) That everyone has a different idea of what acting bad is.
(c) That someone is always watching.
(d) That you have to be extra sneaky.

2. Where did Ernie's mother keep her knick-knacks and heirlooms?
(a) In a paper box.
(b) A small beaded bag.
(c) In a large stone bowl and lid.
(d) A cedar chest.

3. Which of the following can offer the village people protection from the devil?
(a) The sign of the cross.
(b) Our Lady of Talpa.
(c) Holy water.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. What type of wildlife is the forest around Jalcocotbn heavily populated with?
(a) Bears.
(b) Birds.
(c) Jungle cats.
(d) Snakes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal is Relbmpago?

2. What type of animal is the family pet while Ernie lives in Jalco?

3. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

4. What do the residents of Jalcocotbn do with their trash?

5. In part one, section 4 what trait do we see associated with femininity?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ernie describe the various animals in Part One, Section 3?

2. Describe Ernie's cottage.

3. Why does the author state that he initially was compelled to write this story?

4. How does Ernie describe his friend's funeral?

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

6. From Ernie's description of Jalco, what does the daily lifestyle seem like in the village?

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

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

9. What does Dosa Eduvijes do and why?

10. How does Ernie react when he sees Coronel mating with the hen?

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