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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. Who says, "Every man is delivered of a woman, and must be fulfilled by a woman?"
(a) Jason.
(b) Leon.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Eugene.

2. Why does Antonio's mother call him a luna?
(a) Antonio's mother wants him to be a farmer.
(b) She considers a luna a restless wanderer.
(c) She believes he will tend to Ultima's needs.
(d) She believes he will grow up to be a man of the people.

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

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

5. What happens to Antonio at the end of the school year?
(a) He learns to speak English.
(b) He learns to draw using a chief tablet.
(c) He learns to write in Spanish.
(d) He passes from first to third grade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Antonio prefer his uncle Pedro instead of his other uncles?

2. What is the significance of the chipped plaster on the Virgin's statue?

3. When will Juan bring Antonio back to El Puerto?

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

5. What name does Pedro call Antonio?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Ultima's greatest strengths?

4. Why is Florence's confession shocking to the other school children?

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

6. What is the importance of the scapular?

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

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

9. What is the significance of Antonio seeing his brothers in his dream?

10. Why does Tony feel like an outcast?

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