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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the contents of the note Miss Maestas sends to Antonio's mother?
(a) Antonio is progressing well in school.
(b) Antonio is meeting many new friends.
(c) Antonio needs to read more books.
(d) Antonio needs to learn English.

2. Why does Antonio prefer his uncle Pedro instead of his other uncles?
(a) He is the youngest in the family like Antonio.
(b) He is the easiest uncle to understand.
(c) He resembles Antonio in looks.
(d) He sounds like Antonio when he sings at Mass.

3. Why does Antonio's mother look forward to visiting El Puerto?
(a) She could pray the rosary.
(b) She could see the Virgin's horned moon.
(c) She will be surrounded by her Luna family.
(d) She could collect special herbs.

4. What is the relationship between Horse, Abel and Vitamin Kid?
(a) They wear black when attending Mass on Sundays.
(b) They witness Lupito's murder on the bridge.
(c) They know Antonio's brothers.
(d) They befriend Antonio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Antonio's mother dream of Antonio becoming a priest?

2. During Antonio's dream in Chapter 7, what do his brothers see in their travels both east and west?

3. What did Ultima teach Antonio about the river?

4. How does Horse gain his nickname?

5. What does Ultima teach Antonio about plants in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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