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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Antonio's mother want his father to buy land?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Llano Estacado.
(c) Along the river.
(d) El Puerto.

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

4. What is the worst thing a disobedient child could fear from his/her parents?
(a) A timeout.
(b) An irrevocable curse.
(c) The silent treatment.
(d) A spanking.

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

6. What answer does Ultima give Antonio when he asks how his father can take communion after witnessing a man's death?
(a) Antonio's father has taken catechism class.
(b) Men of the llano take communion after going to penance.
(c) Men of the llano would not take the life of another llano without just cause.
(d) All Marez men can take communion under any circumstance.

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

8. What does Ultima bring with her that provides warm memories for Antonio?
(a) A hat box with special treats.
(b) A colored shawl with medicinal charms.
(c) A black dress with hidden pockets.
(d) A large trunk filled with her fragrant herbs.

9. What do Antonio and his family see when they pass Rosie's house?
(a) A girl watering flowers.
(b) A girl hanging brightly colored garments.
(c) A girl singing.
(d) A girl hanging herbs.

10. What feeling does Tony have after his brothers head toward town in Chapter 8?
(a) Angry.
(b) Curious.
(c) Jubilant.
(d) Lost.

11. Why does the Marez family refer to Ultima as la Grande?
(a) La Grande refers to the part of the country which Ultima was born.
(b) It is a nickname.
(c) La Grande is Ultima's middle name.
(d) La Grande is a term of endearment.

12. What happens to Antonio the first day of school?
(a) He helps his sisters sort school supplies.
(b) He helps his mother in the kitchen.
(c) He walks the river with Ultima.
(d) He feels sick.

13. What will Ultima use to rid Lucas of the Trementina daughters' curse?
(a) Sprigs.
(b) Magic.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Herbs.

14. What are Antonio's brothers doing in town?
(a) Going to school.
(b) Getting into trouble.
(c) Working in a factory.
(d) Selling cattle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where doesLupito hide from his pursuers?

3. What will happen to the villagers of Guadalupe if they continue to sin?

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

5. Why is Antonio's father angry with his mother after he spends nights drinking with his friends?

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