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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 is it that Dosa Eduvijes put in her mouth as she tells her stories?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A straw of hay.
(c) A pepper.
(d) A bottle of liquor.

2. What type of animal is the family pet while Ernie lives in Jalco?
(a) A goat.
(b) A cat.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A dog.

3. Why did the original settlers of Jalcocotbn choose that location to settle?
(a) Because it was in a fertile valley.
(b) Because it was close to the Pacific Ocean.
(c) Because it was close to the city of San Antonio.
(d) Because it offered natural protection from intruders and the harsh wind and sun.

4. What is aguardiente according to Ernie?
(a) A bath.
(b) Chili juice.
(c) Fire.
(d) Liquor.

5. What is Cleofas' age?
(a) 91.
(b) 82.
(c) 75.
(d) It does not say.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author in Section 1, what is the psychological importance of the story?

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

3. What type of language does Gustavo teach Ernie in section 2?

4. What is a zopilote?

5. What slang term for cowardly is used by Ernie's mother in Part One, Section 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Jalco come to exists?

3. What does Coronel's protection of the hens reinforce for Ernie?

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

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

6. How is a child of 6 or older raised in Jalco?

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

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

9. What is the educational system like in Jalco?

10. Describe Ernie's cottage.

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