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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gesture does Tony make as his brothers tease him?
(a) Sign of the cross.
(b) Peace sign.
(c) Hand to his mouth.
(d) Upwards arrow.

2. Where is Pedro going to take Antonio?
(a) River of the Carp.
(b) Guadalupe.
(c) El Puerto.
(d) Apple orchard.

3. Where doesLupito hide from his pursuers?
(a) On the bridge over the river.
(b) Under the state policeman's car.
(c) In the muddy waters of the river.
(d) He ran to the Marez family home.

4. Why does Antonio's mother look forward to visiting El Puerto?
(a) She could see the Virgin's horned moon.
(b) She could collect special herbs.
(c) She could pray the rosary.
(d) She will be surrounded by her Luna family.

5. What characteristic does Antonio's father understand about Marez blood?
(a) It grows restless.
(b) It is bound to the land.
(c) It bleeds red.
(d) It does not clot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Antonio's brothers decides to stay with the Marez family?

2. What is the significance of the color black the women wore in Chapter 3?

3. Who do the brothers believe will be the answer to their career dilemma?

4. What answer does Ultima give Antonio when he asks how his father can take communion after witnessing a man's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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