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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is burned at the foot of the Virgin's statue when the Marez family prays the rosary?
(a) Twigs and brush.
(b) Sweet incense.
(c) Herbs and spices.
(d) Alfalfa springs.

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

3. What happens to the river's water in Chapter 2?
(a) The water runs backwards.
(b) It churns a murkey brown color.
(c) It matchs the blue night sky.
(d) It is stained with red after Lupito's death.

4. What does Eugene tell his father he did not want to do?
(a) Work on the llano.
(b) Work on the highway crew.
(c) Pray the rosary.
(d) Go to school.

5. Why is Antonio's father angry with his mother after he spends nights drinking with his friends?
(a) He feels Maria will force home to go to Mass.
(b) He feels Maria will tell Ultima he witnessed Lupito's death.
(c) He feels Maria has forced him to stay close to the land.
(d) He feels Maria will force Antonio to become a priest.

6. Who does Antonio's mother thank for her sons safe return home?
(a) The Virgin.
(b) Ultima.
(c) Priests.
(d) Saints.

7. What are the contents of the note Miss Maestas sends to Antonio's mother?
(a) Antonio is meeting many new friends.
(b) Antonio needs to read more books.
(c) Antonio needs to learn English.
(d) Antonio is progressing well in school.

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

9. When will Juan bring Antonio back to El Puerto?
(a) After his catechism class.
(b) After he grows up.
(c) After his first communion.
(d) After he finishes first grade.

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

11. Who does Antonio see in his dream in Chapter 2?
(a) He sees his three brothers telling him to stay and become a farmer-priest.
(b) He sees the Marez brothers chasing wild horses.
(c) He hears his mother begging Antonio's father to build a castle across the river.
(d) He sees Ultima begging for Lupito's mercy.

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

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

14. How does Horse gain his nickname?
(a) He stomps on the ground like a horse.
(b) He always rides a horse into town.
(c) He runs as fast as a horse.
(d) His legs are shaped like a horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Antonio sick to his stomach in Chapter 1?

2. What does Antonio tell Miss Maestas the first day of school?

3. What time of the year do Antonio and Ultima roam the countryside looking for herbs?

4. Why does Antonio's brother, Gene, pull away from the family when asked about the war?

5. What is the significant feature of Marez blood?

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