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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Antonio's father not like priests?
(a) Antonio's grandfather had beaten a priest for preaching against his grandfather.
(b) Antonio's father had beaten a priest after an argument.
(c) Antonio's grandfather did not approve of priests.
(d) Antonio's father had seen a priest beat his grandfather.

2. What does Ultima teach Antonio about plants in Chapter 4?
(a) Plants grow along the river's edge.
(b) Plants need to be sung to.
(c) Plants have a spirit.
(d) Plants provide food for the owl.

3. What is the significance of the chipped plaster on the Virgin's statue?
(a) The chip represents the wounds suffered by Lupito.
(b) The chip exposes pure-white plaster representing her freedom from sin.
(c) The plaster is sculpted by a priest.
(d) The chip represents the tears the Virgen shed when she met the Indian boy.

4. Where doesLupito hide from his pursuers?
(a) He ran to the Marez family home.
(b) In the muddy waters of the river.
(c) Under the state policeman's car.
(d) On the bridge over the river.

5. What do Ultima and Antonio witness while sitting in the shade of the alamos of the river?
(a) The river change colors.
(b) The presence with its secret message.
(c) The owl carrying Lupito's soul.
(d) The sky adorned with la Virgen de Guadalupe's horned moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significant characteristic of Luna blood?

2. Why does Antonio fear Horse will do to him in the playground before Mass?

3. What does the sun represent?

4. What does the Marez family do at the end of supper?

5. Antonio lives at home with his parents and two sisters. Where are his three brothers?

(see the answer key)

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