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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cico tell Tony never to do in Chapter 11?
(a) Swim in Blue Lake.
(b) Kill the carp.
(c) Fish for the black bass.
(d) Eat from Narciso's garden.

2. What does Antonio tell Miss Maestas the first day of school?
(a) He can read Spanish.
(b) He can pray the rosary.
(c) He can tie his shoes.
(d) He can't speak English.

3. When Miss Maestas brings Antonio to the front of the classroom, what do the other school children do?
(a) Shout.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Cry.
(d) Snicker.

4. Who are the boys who befriend Antonio during the first few months of school?
(a) Jason and Horse.
(b) Vitamin Kid and Horse.
(c) George and Vitamin Kid.
(d) George and Willy.

5. Where did Antonio's mother want his father to buy land?
(a) Llano Estacado.
(b) Along the river.
(c) El Puerto.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What future does Antonio's mother believe an education will provide Antonio?

2. Why does Narcisco plant his garden by the light of the moon?

3. What will happen to the villagers of Guadalupe if they continue to sin?

4. What is the one thing every fisherman from Guadalupe has not experienced?

5. Why does Antonio believe God comes in cycles?

(see the answer key)

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