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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 relationship between Horse, Abel and Vitamin Kid?
(a) They witness Lupito's murder on the bridge.
(b) They know Antonio's brothers.
(c) They wear black when attending Mass on Sundays.
(d) They befriend Antonio.

2. Who does Antonio's father believe fuels his mother's desire for Antonio becoming a priest?
(a) Prudencio.
(b) Juan.
(c) Ultima.
(d) Her brothers.

3. Who are the boys who befriend Antonio during the first few months of school?
(a) George and Vitamin Kid.
(b) Vitamin Kid and Horse.
(c) George and Willy.
(d) Jason and Horse.

4. What happens to Antonio the first day of school?
(a) He helps his mother in the kitchen.
(b) He walks the river with Ultima.
(c) He helps his sisters sort school supplies.
(d) He feels sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significant characteristic of Luna blood?

2. Why does Antonio's brother, Gene, pull away from the family when asked about the war?

3. During Antonio's dream in Chapter 7, what do his brothers see in their travels both east and west?

4. What gesture does Tony make as his brothers tease him?

5. Why is Antonio's father angry with his mother after he spends nights drinking with his friends?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the events surrounding Lupito's death.

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

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

5. What happens after the Marez brothers confront their mother and father in Chapter 9?

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

7. What did Antonio's parents decide in Chapter 22 that Antonio would be doing the rest of the summer?

8. What happens to Florence while swimming at Blue Lake?

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

10. Why is Sunday a polarizing day of the week for the Marez family?

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