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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of the year do Antonio and Ultima roam the countryside looking for herbs?
(a) Late summer.
(b) Early fall.
(c) Late spring.
(d) Early summer.

2. Who tells Antonio the war is over?
(a) Miss Maestas.
(b) Prudencio.
(c) Ultima.
(d) Antonio's mother.

3. What does the owl do when Antonio and Ultima walk together along the river?
(a) The owl warns that peaceful times were ending.
(b) The owl flew west toward California.
(c) The owl hoots that fish are swelling in the river stream.
(d) The owl warns that the Antonio and Ultima should return to the Marez home.

4. Why is Antonio's grandfather's house special?
(a) It is the biggest one in the village.
(b) It has the largest apple orchard.
(c) It is the smallest one in the village.
(d) It is the only home with a front garden.

5. Where is Pedro going to take Antonio?
(a) River of the Carp.
(b) Apple orchard.
(c) Guadalupe.
(d) El Puerto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the river's water in Chapter 2?

2. Why did Lupito kill the town sheriff?

3. What is burned at the foot of the Virgin's statue when the Marez family prays the rosary?

4. What does Antonio fear about walking along the river in Chapter 3?

5. What is the one thing Antonio's father and Ultima shared between themselves?

(see the answer key)

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