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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 the central theme of Cleofas' version of Jalco's history?

2. What is the hanging platform called that Ernie slept on as a child?

3. Who is the beheaded hero that the men in the village sometimes sing about?

4. What is Cleofas' age?

5. What reassurance does Ernie's mother give him about the rooster.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Jalco come to exists?

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

4. What is the educational system like in Jalco?

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

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

7. Describe Ernie's cottage.

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

9. What is pinole and what is it for?

10. How is Jalcocotbn described in Part One, Section 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ernie takes great time to describe the lifestyle of Jalco. Please describe the lifestyle of Jalco and compare this to the lifestyle of Ernie in Mazatlan or Tepic.

Essay Topic 2

Barrio Boy can be considered a Coming of Age Story. Please explain what a Coming of Age story is and how Barrio Boy meets the requirements to be considered a Coming of Age story.

Essay Topic 3

Please explain how courtship is part of the culture of Jalco? What are the specific courtship practices of Jalco?

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