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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his dream, what does God tell Antonio about forgiveness?
(a) God strikes the wicked.
(b) God forgives all no matter one's personal whims.
(c) God forgives only the good.
(d) God chooses who will be punished.

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

3. Why does Antonio's mother call him a luna?
(a) She believes he will tend to Ultima's needs.
(b) Antonio's mother wants him to be a farmer.
(c) She believes he will grow up to be a man of the people.
(d) She considers a luna a restless wanderer.

4. Why are curanderas, such as Ultima, feared by the village residents?
(a) Ultima is descended from a family of witches.
(b) Ultima's healing powers are believed to be works of witchacraft.
(c) Village residents do not know what town Ultima came from.
(d) Ultima places a curse on the village crops.

5. What is a scapular?
(a) A fish that swims upstream with the golden carp.
(b) A small hoe.
(c) A kitchen utensil.
(d) A small pouch with the pciture of the Virgin or St. Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Antonio at the end of the school year?

2. Why did Lupito kill the town sheriff?

3. What is the name of the bridge the Marez family passes while journeying to El Puerto in Chapter 5?

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

5. Why does the owl cry out in alarm in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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