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

2. The use of what words in Part One, Section 4 can be seen as adding to the sense of division between men and women?

3. What is it that Dosa Eduvijes put in her mouth as she tells her stories?

4. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?

5. Which of the following is not mentioned by the author as being a public place in his village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the historical and psychological reasons for the author writing this book?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How did Jalco come to exists?

8. How does Jalco keep its history alive?

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

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 analyze how descriptive language is used in Barrio Boy. What are the various types of descriptive language an author can use and how it affects a story. How did it affect Barrio Boy?

Essay Topic 2

Theme is an essential part of a piece of literature. Please explain the role and purpose of theme in literature. What is the main theme of Barrio Boy? Are there any notable sub-themes?

Essay Topic 3

Please identify what conflict in a literature is and define the five types of conflict we touched on in class. What is the primary type of conflict found in Barrio Boy?

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