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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What final action does Yesenia take just before Dona Tina dies in her arms at the end of Chapter III?
(a) She calls the priest.
(b) She begs Dona Tina's forgiveness.
(c) She curses God.
(d) She curses the Devil.

2. 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 pair of barber shears.
(c) A can opener.
(d) A pair of poultry shears.

3. As the group of boys in Chapter I moves through the water, they are wading through mud up to what parts of their bodies?
(a) Knees.
(b) Waists.
(c) Shins.
(d) Ankles.

4. According to rumors in town, for what type of purpose did the Witch use the statue hidden in her home?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Religious.
(c) Educational.
(d) Sexual.

5. At the time when Yesenia encountered her cousin Luismi for the first time in many years, how many years had it been?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

6. The narrator of Chapter I states that the ringleader in the group of boys is wearing what color swim trunks?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

7. The vigil held for Manolo takes place in what type of location?
(a) A cemetery.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A sugar cane field.
(d) A meeting hall.

8. In what year did a hurricane cause the stone temples built by the ancients to be buried within the mountainside?
(a) 1963.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1934.

9. How many boys are in the group featured in the first chapter of Hurricane Season?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

10. To what type of creature does Yesenia liken Luismi in Chapter III?
(a) A vampire.
(b) A werewolf.
(c) A zombie.
(d) A ghoul.

11. To what type of creature does the narrator compare Yesenia when stating that Dona Tina sent her somewhere to sleep for the night after chopping off her hair?
(a) A slug.
(b) A lion.
(c) A dog.
(d) A shark.

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

13. Which character raised Luismi when his parents could no longer do so?
(a) Yesenia.
(b) Yolanda.
(c) Dona Tina.
(d) Maurilio.

14. What color is the foam surrounding the face of the corpse featured in Chapter I?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Brown.

15. What is the name of Yesenia's niece?
(a) Vanessa.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Maria.
(d) Stella.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many full-grown sons raced to claim their father Manolo's assets after his death in an attempt to keep the Witch from getting anything?

2. At what time of day does Chapter I take place?

3. Near what kind of body of water did Yesenia encounter Luismi unexpectedly one day, as revealed in Chapter III?

4. What is the name of Luismi's late father, as revealed in Chapter III of Hurricane Season?

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

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