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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. Why are the people in the village leaving to find work in other areas?
(a) Because they are sick of working for the Americans.
(b) Because a new, larger mine is opening up in another city.
(c) Because the Americans shut down the mine.
(d) Because the war is coming to their village.

2. Victoriano is badly beaten after trying to defend what from the bandits?
(a) A food he has just hunted.
(b) His dog.
(c) His sister.
(d) The gold his family has collected.

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

4. Who has convinced Maria that she should elope?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her lover.

5. Which of Lupe's sisters organizes a strike so that women can get paid for the work they do?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Luisa.
(c) Maria.
(d) Carlota.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area are Lupe and her sisters working in when they decide to strike?

2. Is the strike successful?

3. Because of their efforts in starting a strike, what happens to Lupe and her sisters as employees?

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

5. Who is eloping with Maria?

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