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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 unique feature did the tunas have?
(a) Its leaves leave dye on your hands.
(b) Its sap is tacky and stringy.
(c) Its fuzzy spots made your fingers and tongue itch.
(d) Its thorns leave cuts on your hand.

2. What happened to Pedro's family?
(a) His wife left him and she took his children.
(b) His wife died and he had no children.
(c) He never married.
(d) His wife and children died in a tragic accident.

3. What does Antonio wear on his first day of school?
(a) Sombero.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Rosary.
(d) Jacket.

4. What did Ultima teach Antonio about the river?
(a) Ultima teaches Antonio how to fish so he could bring food back to his family.
(b) Antonio learns sthe river had medicinal powers.
(c) Ultima teaches Antonio the river is peaceful and shares his soul.
(d) Antonio learns the owl enjoys watching Ultima fish in the river.

5. What does Ultima teach Antonio about plants in Chapter 4?
(a) Plants provide food for the owl.
(b) Plants grow along the river's edge.
(c) Plants need to be sung to.
(d) Plants have a spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Antonio's grandfather's house special?

2. Why is the blood of spring called bad blood?

3. What are Antonio's brothers doing in town?

4. How does Horse gain his nickname?

5. Who tells the story of Ultima arriving at the Marez home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How important is prayer for Antonio's mother?

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

4. Why does Tony feel like an outcast?

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

6. How did Jason confuse Antonio about making magic?

7. What are the advantages for Antonio being the youngest in his family?

8. Describe the events which occurred when it was announced the war was over.

9. Describe the different forms of evil as Ultima rids Lucas of the brujas curse.

10. What is the importance of Antonio receiving his First Communion on Easter Sunday?

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