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

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. Why are Lupe and her sisters refused pay when they are working in the fields?
(a) Because they are women.
(b) Because they are poor workers.
(c) Because they argue with the foreman too much.
(d) Because they damage the produce as they pick them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Victoriano looking through the discarded ore for gold?

3. In Chapter 12, who does the reader learn has fallen in love with Socorro?

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

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

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