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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, A Time of Miracles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, who does the reader learn has fallen in love with Socorro?
(a) Emmanuel.
(b) Victoriano.
(c) Don Victor.
(d) Don Tiburcio.

2. Why do the Mexican workers work under such horrible conditions?
(a) They needed work very badly.
(b) They were at the mercy of American employers that were having difficulties of their own.
(c) They did not have many options for employment.
(d) All are correct.

3. Is the strike successful?
(a) Yes, women got paid equal to men.
(b) Yes, but women got paid less than men.
(c) The story does not mention the outcome of the strike.
(d) No, it was not successful.

4. Because of their efforts in starting a strike, what happens to Lupe and her sisters as employees?
(a) They are promoted above all the other workers.
(b) They lose their jobs but soon find new, better ones.
(c) No one will hire them after the strike.
(d) They are punished by having to work longer shifts.

5. Who is eloping with Maria?
(a) Esabel.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Pedro.
(d) Ramon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does La Liebre decide to have Victoriano hanged in the town square?

2. Victoriano is badly beaten after trying to defend what from the bandits?

3. Which of his daughters accompanies Don Victor back to the lowlands?

4. Why are the people in the village leaving to find work in other areas?

5. Why are Lupe and her sisters refused pay when they are working in the fields?

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