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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Lencho get from his sons for Buzz Saw's birthday?
(a) 9 dollars.
(b) 12 dollars.
(c) 15 dollars.
(d) 10 dollars.

2. Besides the theme of racism, what other theme is used in the book?
(a) Wealth as the tool of social injustice.
(b) People who pose as good Christians while exploiting others.
(c) The superiority of men over women.
(d) Madness created by hunger, abuse and biogtry.

3. When Manuel dies, what does his friend make for him?
(a) A wreath of desert flowers.
(b) A cross out of twigs.
(c) A memorial mound of stones.
(d) A cross out of bones.

4. Who is Ruperta?
(a) The most beautiful girl in the city's brothel.
(b) The woman Tony Baba loves.
(c) Loreto's ancient aunt.
(d) The madwoman who digs in garbage cans for food.

5. What about his horse's anatomy bothers the soldier fighting against Chayo's Yaqui Indians?
(a) His tail.
(b) His hooves.
(c) His backbone.
(d) His mane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bethlehem, one of eight Yaqui towns, also called?

2. What unusual physical feature did Papa's grandmother have?

3. The reader is told the sad story of how a young woman is lured into prostitution by whom?

4. Who organizes a strike against Tony Baba's grandmother?

5. Who does Loreto meet on their way to church in the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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