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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Marez family go every autumn?
(a) El Puerto, where their mother's family lived.
(b) Mexico, to visit their grandparents.
(c) Guadalupe, to sell their produce at market.
(d) They visit Jason's family, bringing alfalfa and herbs

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

3. Why is Antonio's father angry with his mother after he spends nights drinking with his friends?
(a) He feels Maria will force Antonio to become a priest.
(b) He feels Maria will tell Ultima he witnessed Lupito's death.
(c) He feels Maria will force home to go to Mass.
(d) He feels Maria has forced him to stay close to the land.

4. What trade or occupation does Antonio's mother's family come from?
(a) Plantation owner.
(b) Farrier.
(c) Rancher.
(d) Farming.

5. Why are curanderas, such as Ultima, feared by the village residents?
(a) Ultima places a curse on the village crops.
(b) Ultima's healing powers are believed to be works of witchacraft.
(c) Ultima is descended from a family of witches.
(d) Village residents do not know what town Ultima came from.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Antonio's father bitter?

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

3. In Chapter 2, who says to Antonio, "Bless me."

4. What did Ultima teach Antonio about the river?

5. What is the significant characteristic of Luna blood?

(see the answer key)

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