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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Mexicans demand better working conditions at the rock quarry, what do they get?
(a) A new whistle and longer breaks.
(b) They get nothing at all and are fired.
(c) Paid vacation.
(d) A new whistle and nothing more.

2. What position does Juan hold the first day he works at the rock quarry?
(a) Powder man.
(b) A foreman.
(c) Cafeteria worker.
(d) Mason.

3. Why is Juan trying to sell firewood?
(a) Because he likes selling firewood.
(b) He wants to be a small business owner.
(c) Because his father used to sell firewood as well.
(d) Because without money the family will starve.

4. What is in the pack that Don Victor brings on his back upon his return to his family?
(a) A large dead deer.
(b) Gold and money has has earned.
(c) A huge bundle of firewood.
(d) Ribbons, dried meat, and other gifts.

5. Why is Lupe embarrassed to drive a car in front of the other workers at the apricot fields?
(a) Because she is very shy and does not like people looking at her.
(b) Because women are generally not allowed to drive cars.
(c) Because she is a really bad driver.
(d) Because she is embarrased of the old car she would have to drive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special gift has Don Victor brought for Sophia to wear in her wedding?

2. What has the mine been named?

3. What does Don Victor give to Don Manuel to help him through the wedding ceremony?

4. What do the villagers do as a result of the revolution on their small community?

5. What does Juan use to bundle up the firewood he has collected?

(see the answer key)

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