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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter II, the narrator states that the Witch was called Young Witch until which member of her family died?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her aunt.

2. What is Dona Tina's weapon of choice when she punishes the children in the family?
(a) A paddle.
(b) A ruler.
(c) A wooden spoon.
(d) A wet rope.

3. Luismi unknowingly thwarted Yesenia's plan to murder him when he moved in with which other members of his family?
(a) His cousins.
(b) His uncles.
(c) His brother and uncle.
(d) His mother and stepfather.

4. What implement did Dona Tina use to cut off Yesenia's hair in retaliation for allegedly telling lies about Luismi?
(a) A switchblade.
(b) A can opener.
(c) A pair of poultry shears.
(d) A pair of barber shears.

5. Prior to his incarceration, Maurilio took what action "like a norteno," (33) according to Yesenia?
(a) Dressed.
(b) Sang.
(c) Argued with his wife.
(d) Played the guitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information is given about the familial relationship between Dona Tina and Yesenia?

2. What color is the foam surrounding the face of the corpse featured in Chapter I?

3. In what year did a hurricane cause the stone temples built by the ancients to be buried within the mountainside?

4. What cause did the coroner name in his report about Manolo's death?

5. As the group of boys in Chapter I moves through the water, they are wading through mud up to what parts of their bodies?

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