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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suggested after the author's stories circulate at a scholarly meeting?

2. What instrument does Uncle Josy play?

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

4. What kind of animal is Relbmpago?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the connection between the words Gallo and chicken and men and women?

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

5. How does Jalco keep its history alive?

6. How does Ernie feel about the arrieros?

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

8. What is the educational system like in Jalco?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please describe the purpose of characterization in literature and how characterization is used in Barrio Boy. You may choose a specific instance or several small instances in the story where characterization is found in the story. Do you think the author is successful in his attempt at characterization for Ernie?

Essay Topic 2

Relationships are important elements of this story. Please choose one of Ernie's relationships and analyze it. Does this relationship change? How does it affect him as person?

Essay Topic 3

Please briefly describe the political situation in Mexico at the time that Ernie is living there. How do the political circumstances effect Ernie's life and his story?

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