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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 do the poor Mexicans think highly of Colonel Maytorena?
(a) Because he is fighting on the side of the revolution.
(b) He stood up to the American miners to make their working conditions better.
(c) He is here to bring salvation to the small village.
(d) He is an old war hero and is revered across the valley.

2. Who goes with Don Castro to start a new community?
(a) Dona Guadalupe.
(b) His wife and three children.
(c) Victoriano.
(d) His two brothers.

3. Who is congratulated by the midwife for her assistance during Socorro's delivery?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Carlota.
(c) Dona Guadalupe.
(d) Sophia.

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

5. Why does Socorro throw out all of her husband's clothing?
(a) She is going to buy him all new clothes for his return.
(b) She is angry and wants to say good-bye to him forever.
(c) She recognizes that she should donate them to others.
(d) She needs to move and cannot take them all with her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many babies does Socorro give birth to?

3. Why are the animals howling and calling out while Socorro is giving birth?

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

5. What is the name of the town midwife?

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