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

2. How many men start the new community with Don Castro?
(a) 52 men.
(b) 50 men.
(c) 48 men.
(d) 45 men.

3. What has the mine been named?
(a) Plata del Mundo.
(b) El Camino Real.
(c) La Lluvia de Oro.
(d) El Rio Urique.

4. What is the name of the town midwife?
(a) Elena.
(b) Marguarita.
(c) Maria.
(d) Angelina.

5. What does Dona Guadalupe offer to make for Don Benito?
(a) A rug.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Tamales.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the time of day described when Socorro is giving birth?

2. Where do Dona Guadalupe and her children hide when the army horsemen come through their canyon?

3. Who is congratulated by the midwife for her assistance during Socorro's delivery?

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

5. What special gift does Don Tiburcio bring to Dona Guadalupe for her family to share?

(see the answer key)

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