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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 type of food does the restaurant where Ernie works serve?

2. Who gets access to organized education in Tepic?

3. What does Ernie's mother have him take to Juan-Chon while on the train?

4. Through whose story does Ernie explain the traditional way a boy learns his fathers work?

5. How many rooms does Ernie's new home in Jalco have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ernie feel about moving to Tepic?

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

4. What two things interrupt the train's travels to Tucson?

5. What does Ernie see as they approach Tepic?

6. What are the various jobs help by Ernie's family while in Tepic?

7. What is one of the signs of manhood Ernie describes?

8. What is Ernie's meeting with Juan-Chon like in Part Three?

9. Why is Ernie so angry with his mother as they journey to Tepic?

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

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

Please explain the role that religion plays in Ernie's life while in Mexico and compare that to the role that religion plays as a whole in Mexico. How are they similar? How are they different?

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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