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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. Besides electricity, what other modern convenience does Ernie learn about when they arrive in Tucson?
(a) Motor cars.
(b) Telegrams.
(c) Street lights.
(d) Plumbing.

2. What is Leandro Valle?
(a) One of the neighborhoods in Mazatlan.
(b) The name of Ernie's best friend in Mazatlan.
(c) The name of Ernie's neighbor.
(d) The street Ernie lives on.

3. Where do Ernie and Henriqueta finally arrive at the end of Part Three?
(a) Hotel Espasol.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Gustavo's house.
(d) El Rey Hotel.

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

5. Who are the only individuals Ernie and Henriqueta socialize with while they stay in Tucson?
(a) The mailman that comes by once a day.
(b) The family that lives across from them.
(c) The old couple they are renting a room from.
(d) The father of the local church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of food does the restaurant where Ernie works serve?

2. What is a capataz?

3. What are supporters of Don Porfirio called?

4. How does Ernie refer to his new apartment in Part Four?

5. What is the name of the forest where the measles patients are quarantined in Part Three?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ernie see as they approach Tepic?

2. What is the difference in the way older boys and younger boys play in Jalco?

3. How does Ernie view the train station in Part Two, Section 2?

4. How does Ernie allude to the dangers of living in a city like Tepic?

5. What are the circumstances surrounding Nerun's death?

6. What role does the forest play to the residents of Jalco?

7. What presence do Americans have in the barrio?

8. What happens when the soldiers come to Jalco?

9. How does Ernie feel about moving to Tepic?

10. Why do Josy and Gustavo leave Jalco in Part One, Section 9?

(see the answer keys)

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