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

2. How is the daily lifestyle in Jalcocotbn as seen in Section 2 best described?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Stressful.
(c) Static.
(d) Always changing.

3. What nation did General Porfirio Diaz fight in war, leading to his becoming president?
(a) Britain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) United States.
(d) France.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession is Ernie interested in in Part One, Section 5?

2. What is Don Chencho's profession?

3. What did the Spaniards do to some of the Indians when they came to Mexico?

4. Who makes ropes and crates in the village?

5. What animal is shared by the entire village?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is pinole and what is it for?

4. How does the author describe his relatives in Jalco?

5. Describe Ernie's cottage.

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

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

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

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

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

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