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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sun represent?
(a) The soul of the owl.
(b) The men of llano.
(c) The Luna men.
(d) The residents of Guadalupe.

2. Why does Antonio's mother call him a luna?
(a) She believes he will tend to Ultima's needs.
(b) Antonio's mother wants him to be a farmer.
(c) She considers a luna a restless wanderer.
(d) She believes he will grow up to be a man of the people.

3. How does Horse gain his nickname?
(a) He stomps on the ground like a horse.
(b) He always rides a horse into town.
(c) His legs are shaped like a horse.
(d) He runs as fast as a horse.

4. What plant provides the greatest magical power?
(a) Osha cures coughs and colds.
(b) Cactus seeds eliminate bad breath.
(c) Oregano reduces high fever.
(d) Yerba del manso heals burns, sores and bleeding.

5. What answer does Ultima give Antonio when he asks how his father can take communion after witnessing a man's death?
(a) Antonio's father has taken catechism class.
(b) Men of the llano take communion after going to penance.
(c) All Marez men can take communion under any circumstance.
(d) Men of the llano would not take the life of another llano without just cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Antonio's mother agree to bring la Grande Ultima into her home?

2. What does Ultima understand to be Antonio's dilemma in Chapter 4?

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

4. What trade or occupation does Antonio's mother's family come from?

5. What does Antonio believe will happen to the men on the bridge?

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