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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Miss Maestas brings Antonio to the front of the classroom, what do the other school children do?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Snicker.
(c) Shout.
(d) Cry.

3. Who do Antonio's uncles communicate with?
(a) Maria about Antonio's future as a priest.
(b) Prudencio when the apple orchard was ready for harvest.
(c) The growing plants as they walked the fields and orchards.
(d) Their wives about the growing plants.

4. Who tells Antonio the war is over?
(a) Ultima.
(b) Prudencio.
(c) Miss Maestas.
(d) Antonio's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What future does Antonio's mother believe an education will provide Antonio?

2. How often does Antonio see his brothers once they returned from war?

3. Where does Andrew write in his letter that his brothers would meet?

4. What is special about the homes in El Puerto?

5. Why does the Marez family refer to Ultima as la Grande?

(see the answer key)

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