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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 Antonio's father attempt to do when the crowd of men finally find Lupito?
(a) He tries to tell the men to return to their homes.
(b) He attempts to lead the men off the bridge.
(c) Antonio's father attempts to swim after Lupito in the river.
(d) He tries to thwart their attempts to shoot Lupito.

2. Antonio lives at home with his parents and two sisters. Where are his three brothers?
(a) Working in a factory in Las Pasturas.
(b) Fighting in the war.
(c) Working for Benito Campos.
(d) Farming in Guadalupe.

3. Why did Lupito kill the town sheriff?
(a) He is a drunken war veteran.
(b) Lupito is a Japanese soldier.
(c) Lupito was previously jailed by the sheriff.
(d) The sheriff had been chasing Lupito.

4. What makes Antonio sick to his stomach in Chapter 1?
(a) Antonio has an awful dream.
(b) Antonio thinks of leaving his mother to go to school.
(c) Antionio sees Jason talking to the Indian in the old cave.
(d) Antonio has to throw fresh alfalfa in the rabbits' pen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What plant provides the greatest magical power?

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

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

5. Why are Deborah and Theresa happy that Ultima came to live with them?

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