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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. Which of Antonio's brothers is the oldest?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Eugene.
(c) Leon.
(d) George.

2. Why did the Marez family move from the llano to the town of Guadalupe?
(a) Benito Campos built a home for the Marez family.
(b) There is more land to raise cattle.
(c) Family members live there.
(d) The town offers better opportunity and schooling for the children.

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

4. Why does an upset Chavez go to the Marez home?
(a) Antonio's father could help Chavez find the sheriff.
(b) Chavez wants to have the Marez brother find his brother's killer.
(c) Chavez wants Antonio's father to help him find his brother's killer.
(d) Chavez wants Antonio's father to kill the sheriff.

5. Why did Lupito kill the town sheriff?
(a) The sheriff had been chasing Lupito.
(b) Lupito was previously jailed by the sheriff.
(c) Lupito is a Japanese soldier.
(d) He is a drunken war veteran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Antonio's father believe fuels his mother's desire for Antonio becoming a priest?

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

3. What does Eugene tell his father he did not want to do?

4. What does the sun represent?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events surrounding Lupito's death.

2. 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?

3. What is the difference between a venial sin and a mortal sin?

4. What role does Ultima's owl play?

5. Describe the relationship between Antonio's mother (Maria) and father (Gabriel).

6. Describe the Marez home on the first day of school.

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

8. Describe the adventure Cico and Antonio set out for in Chapter 11.

9. What do the Marez brothers believe Antonio's role will be in the family?

10. What troubles Antonio once he awakes from his fever?

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