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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Pedro's family?
(a) His wife and children died in a tragic accident.
(b) He never married.
(c) His wife left him and she took his children.
(d) His wife died and he had no children.

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

3. Why does Antonio prefer his uncle Pedro instead of his other uncles?
(a) He resembles Antonio in looks.
(b) He is the easiest uncle to understand.
(c) He sounds like Antonio when he sings at Mass.
(d) He is the youngest in the family like Antonio.

4. What future does Antonio's mother believe an education will provide Antonio?
(a) Becoming a scholarly priest.
(b) Becoming a businessman.
(c) Becoming a landowner.
(d) Becoming a government official.

5. Where did Antonio's mother want his father to buy land?
(a) Along the river.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Llano Estacado.
(d) El Puerto.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Antonio fear about walking along the river in Chapter 3?

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

4. Who tells the story of Ultima arriving at the Marez home?

5. What did Ultima teach Antonio about the river?

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