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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Antonio's brothers is the oldest?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Leon.
(c) Eugene.
(d) George.

2. What is the name of the bridge the Marez family passes while journeying to El Puerto in Chapter 5?
(a) Santos Estevan.
(b) Valle de los Lunas.
(c) El Rito.
(d) Campos.

3. What does the owl do when Antonio and Ultima walk together along the river?
(a) The owl warns that peaceful times were ending.
(b) The owl hoots that fish are swelling in the river stream.
(c) The owl flew west toward California.
(d) The owl warns that the Antonio and Ultima should return to the Marez home.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Antonio's father bitter?

2. Who comforts Antonio when he awakes from his dream of his mother crying for the return of her sons.

3. Why does Antonio prefer his uncle Pedro instead of his other uncles?

4. What color is the spring that touched the river trees in Chapter 8?

5. Where did Antonio's father get his education?

(see the answer key)

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