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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 is the one thing every fisherman from Guadalupe has not experienced?
(a) Experiencing the healing power of Ultima.
(b) Seeing the golden carp.
(c) Being cursed by the Trementina daughters.
(d) Witnessing the dancing witches.

2. Where does Andrew write in his letter that his brothers would meet?
(a) El Puerto.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Santos Estevan.
(d) Guadalupe.

3. How much did Antonio's grandfather pay Ultima to rid Lucas of the brujas' curse?
(a) $40.00.
(b) 40 silver coins.
(c) $4.00.
(d) 40 cents.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Antonio's mother thank for her sons safe return home?

2. Who says, "Every man is delivered of a woman, and must be fulfilled by a woman?"

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

4. Which brother suffers from war sickness?

5. Why does Antonio's father not like priests?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of black and white colors on Antonio's First Communion?

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

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

4. What did Narcisco do when he realized he would not be able to get to the Marez home to warn Ultima of Tenorio's revenge?

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

6. Describe Antonio's dilemma as he grows up in Chapter 4.

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

8. Describe the events which occurred at Tellez's ranch in Aqua Negra.

9. What is the significance of the river for Antonio?

10. Describe the events surrounding Lupito's death.

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