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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. Why does Antonio's father not like priests?
(a) Antonio's grandfather did not approve of priests.
(b) Antonio's father had seen a priest beat his grandfather.
(c) Antonio's grandfather had beaten a priest for preaching against his grandfather.
(d) Antonio's father had beaten a priest after an argument.

2. What name does Pedro call Antonio?
(a) Tony.
(b) Tonio.
(c) Antone.
(d) Tone.

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

4. Why does Antonio fear Horse will do to him in the playground before Mass?
(a) Antonio fears Horse will steal his money.
(b) Antonio fears Horse knows Antonio witnessed Lupito's murder.
(c) Antonio fears Horse will snitch to his brothers.
(d) Antonio fears Horse will kill him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which brother is considered most like Antonio's mother?

2. What is the one thing Antonio's father and Ultima shared between themselves?

3. Where did Antonio's father get his education?

4. Who do Antonio's uncles communicate with?

5. What is burned at the foot of the Virgin's statue when the Marez family prays the rosary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What questions of good and evil does Antonio wrestle with in Chapter 16?

2. Describe the tale of the golden carp.

3. What are Antonio's brother's reaction to the war?

4. What happened to Antonio his first day of school?

5. What is Antonio's advantage of having his cubicle at the top of the stairs?

6. Describe the scenery as Antonio and his family drive to El Puerto.

7. What do the Marez brothers do once they return home in Chapter 8?

8. In Chapter 15, what does Antonio's father reminisce about happier times with his sons?

9. What is the significance of Ultima's blessing before Antonio leaves for school?

10. Describe the sights and sounds of harvest time in El Puerto.

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