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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 name of the time when Indian tribes had their own system of authority?

2. What foods does Ernie learn to eat like a man?

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

4. What two items was Ernie's mother allowed to keep after the divorce?

5. What outdoor activity did the men of a Jalcocotbn participate in if the weather permitted?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are Ernie's two uncles and how does he describe them?

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

4. How does Ernie feel about the arrieros?

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

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

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

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

9. What is the educational system like in Jalco?

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

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

Please describe the gender roles that exist in Jalco. Pull one example from the text that you think is a good example of the gender roles in Jalco and explain why you think this is an accurate portrayal or picture of the gender roles.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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