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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Marez family refer to Ultima as la Grande?
(a) La Grande is a term of endearment.
(b) It is a nickname.
(c) La Grande refers to the part of the country which Ultima was born.
(d) La Grande is Ultima's middle name.

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

3. Why did the Marez family move from the llano to the town of Guadalupe?
(a) The town offers better opportunity and schooling for the children.
(b) There is more land to raise cattle.
(c) Benito Campos built a home for the Marez family.
(d) Family members live there.

4. What time of the year do Antonio and Ultima roam the countryside looking for herbs?
(a) Early summer.
(b) Late spring.
(c) Late summer.
(d) Early fall.

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

2. What does Antonio's father attempt to do when the crowd of men finally find Lupito?

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

4. Where does the Marez family go every autumn?

5. Why did Lupito kill the town sheriff?

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