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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Antonio tell Miss Maestas the first day of school?
(a) He can tie his shoes.
(b) He can read Spanish.
(c) He can't speak English.
(d) He can pray the rosary.

2. How did the war change Antonio's brothers?
(a) They had to go abck to school.
(b) They had to live their own lives.
(c) They had to marry.
(d) They had to help Antonio's father with the farm.

3. What supplies does Antonio bring on his first day of school?
(a) Crayons.
(b) Pencils.
(c) Chief tablet.
(d) Nothing.

4. Why are Deborah and Theresa happy that Ultima came to live with them?
(a) Ultima does many of their household chores.
(b) Deborah and Theresa were going to catechism class.
(c) Deborah and Theresa were going to Mass.
(d) Ultima took the girls into town.

5. Why is Antonio's grandfather's house special?
(a) It is the smallest one in the village.
(b) It is the only home with a front garden.
(c) It is the biggest one in the village.
(d) It has the largest apple orchard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significant feature of Marez blood?

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

3. What does Antonio believe will happen to the men on the bridge?

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

5. What is Antonio's mother doing while cooking for his brothers?

(see the answer key)

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