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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. Where is Juan Salvador Villasenor traveling with his family in Chapter 8?
(a) Los Feliz.
(b) Albuquerque.
(c) Tijuana.
(d) El Paso.

2. When Juan escapes from prison, which state does he eventually end up in?
(a) Montana.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Iowa.
(d) North Dakota.

3. What does Don Victor give to Don Manuel to help him through the wedding ceremony?
(a) A glass of Tequila.
(b) A tamale.
(c) A glass of wine.
(d) Some bread and fish.

4. Why does Juan Salvador distract the foreman of a farm as his family is passing it?
(a) Because he is a troublemaker.
(b) So that his family can cut through the field as a shortcut.
(c) So that his family can steal corn.
(d) So that his family can sneak into the barn to take a nap.

5. How long does Don Victor believe it will take his family to gather enough gold to buy their way to the U.S.?
(a) Two months.
(b) About a year.
(c) Two and a half years.
(d) Nine months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What family pet does Dona Margarita have to kill for food?

2. Who is Epitacio?

3. Who does Don Benito feel that he needs to impress in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Juan agree to confess to a murder he did not commit?

5. What does Lupe find near the altar that she has made for Colonel Maytorena?

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