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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. Between what ages do young men in Jalco ask for a girl's hand in marriage?

2. What grade is Ernie in when he starts school in Mazatlan?

3. Which animals did Ernie's family leave behind in Jalco?

4. What is the Plaza de Armas?

5. What are supporters of Don Porfirio called?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ernie and Henriqueta's short experience in Tucson like?

2. What is Ernie's gang like in the barrio?

3. What role does Dosa Florencia play in Ernie's neighborhood?

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

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

6. What does Ernie see as they approach Tepic?

7. What presence do Americans have in the barrio?

8. What happens to Ernie's tooth in Mazatlan?

9. How does Ernie describe the Devil's Backbone?

10. How does Ernie feel about moving to Tepic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Ernie it living in Mazatlan we get a glimpse of the class differences. Please analyze the various differences, hindrances, or opportunities that the poor and rich faced in Mazatlan. How was Ernie affected by these class differences?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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