View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, where did Abelito's father hide him when the guerillas came?
(a) School.
(b) Cupboard.
(c) Forest.
(d) Boat.

2. What game did Abelitos' grandfather always win?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Chess.
(c) Dominos.
(d) Cards.

3. What was the name of Abelito's sister who died?
(a) Marta.
(b) Maria.
(c) Mona.
(d) Melisa.

4. What type of wood would Abelito use to carve a toy?
(a) Cachajo.
(b) Balsa.
(c) Balsam.
(d) Amburana.

5. How old was Jimena when she had already had one of the Carpenter's children?
(a) 17.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Abelitos's grandfather take him and his sisters and teach them to carve?

2. What are the dates of Abel's story in Chapter 1?

3. What indio warned Abelito about paras in Chapter 3?

4. How many sisters did Abelito have?

5. During Abelito's first year of school, how long was the school closed when dead bodies floated down the river?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 143 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample