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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Even God Needs Help.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens the day after Epitacio gambles away his paycheck?
(a) Juan goes and wins back all the lost money.
(b) Both Juan and Epitacio do not show up to work.
(c) Epitacio disappears.
(d) Epitacio works a double shift to earn his money back.

2. Why does Juan agree to confess to a murder he did not commit?
(a) Because his life is threatened if he does not.
(b) Because they promise not to give him a life sentence.
(c) Because his mother will get $500 if he does.
(d) Because jail is easier then life.

3. What favor does Senora Munoz ask of Lupe at school one day?
(a) To not tell anyone she is leaving soon.
(b) To bring her a little cheese each day.
(c) To take a letter to Victoriano for her.
(d) To hide a small box at her house.

4. Who is Epitacio?
(a) Dona Margarita's brother-in-law.
(b) Juan Salvador's oldest brother.
(c) Luisa's second husband.
(d) Don Castro's uncle.

5. When Lupe first sees Don Victor coming towards the village, what does she think he is?
(a) An American.
(b) Some sort of strange creature.
(c) The Devil.
(d) La Liebre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Juan Salvador's youngest brother?

2. Why does Juan Salvador distract the foreman of a farm as his family is passing it?

3. Where is Juan Salvador Villasenor traveling with his family in Chapter 8?

4. How long does Don Victor believe it will take his family to gather enough gold to buy their way to the U.S.?

5. What does Don Victor tell Lupe that makes her resent him?

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