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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the owl cry out in alarm in Chapter 7?
(a) To warn of Lupito's ghost.
(b) To warn Antonio his dream was over.
(c) To announce the end of the war.
(d) To warn that Antonio's brothers were arriving home.

2. What unique feature did the tunas have?
(a) Its sap is tacky and stringy.
(b) Its fuzzy spots made your fingers and tongue itch.
(c) Its leaves leave dye on your hands.
(d) Its thorns leave cuts on your hand.

3. What happens to the river's water in Chapter 2?
(a) The water runs backwards.
(b) It is stained with red after Lupito's death.
(c) It churns a murkey brown color.
(d) It matchs the blue night sky.

4. What is the one thing Antonio's father and Ultima shared between themselves?
(a) They are suspicious of priests.
(b) They break their fast before receiving communion.
(c) They witness Lupito's murder.
(d) They dream about the blood-stained river.

5. What does Antonio's father give each brother upon their arrival home?
(a) Rosary.
(b) Abrazo.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Plate of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is special about the homes in El Puerto?

2. Where doesLupito hide from his pursuers?

3. How does Horse gain his nickname?

4. What time of the year do Antonio and Ultima roam the countryside looking for herbs?

5. Why does Antonio's father not like priests?

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