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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, The Hand of God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dona Guadalupe and her family crush the gold ore they have discovered into dust?
(a) To make it seem like they have more.
(b) To make it seem like it came from the river.
(c) Because it is more ore than gold.
(d) Because that is what you are supposed to do to gold ore.

2. What does Lupe find near the altar that she has made for Colonel Maytorena?
(a) A letter from the Colonel.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A small fawn.
(d) A small clump of gold ore.

3. Why are the animals howling and calling out while Socorro is giving birth?
(a) They can hear the Federales approaching.
(b) It is feeding time and they are hungry.
(c) They sense the impending doom coming.
(d) They are responding to her screams.

4. Where do Dona Guadalupe and her children hide when the army horsemen come through their canyon?
(a) In the mine.
(b) A secret basement in their small house.
(c) On a high cliff in the canyon.
(d) A cave under the large boulder.

5. Which of Dona Guadalupe's daughters does Don Tiburcio seek to marry?
(a) Carlota.
(b) Luisa.
(c) Sophia.
(d) Lupe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is having trouble keeping the secret that they have discovered gold?

2. Why do the poor Mexicans think highly of Colonel Maytorena?

3. Where does Don Castro set out from when leaving to start a new community?

4. Where does Don Victor go in search of work?

5. How many men start the new community with Don Castro?

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