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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sun represent?
(a) The Luna men.
(b) The soul of the owl.
(c) The residents of Guadalupe.
(d) The men of llano.

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

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

4. Who gave Ultima her powers?
(a) Las Pasturas.
(b) Manuelito.
(c) El Hombre Volador.
(d) Prudencio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ultima bring with her that provides warm memories for Antonio?

2. What happens to Antonio once he eats one of Narcisco's carrots?

3. What does Cico tell Tony never to do in Chapter 11?

4. What does Antonio question Ultima about the fate of Luptio?

5. What is the one thing every fisherman from Guadalupe has not experienced?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent to Catholics?

2. Why is Florence's confession shocking to the other school children?

3. Describe the burial procession lead by the blinded Tenorio.

4. Describe the tale of the golden carp.

5. What are some of the questions Antonio is unsure of as he rides in Uncle Pedro's truck?

6. Who does Antonio meet before entering Mass?

7. What questions does Antonio wonder about communion?

8. Why does Tony feel like an outcast?

9. What are Ultima's greatest strengths?

10. Why is Ultima a welcome addition to the Marez family?

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