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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the second owner sell the mine to?
(a) A British oil company.
(b) A large American mining company.
(c) The Mexican Federales.
(d) Espirito's grandchildren.

3. What is the name of Colonel Maytorena's wife?
(a) Louisa.
(b) Socorro.
(c) Tocarra.
(d) Susanna.

4. Who is Don Juan?
(a) The teacher.
(b) Colonel Maytorena's boss.
(c) Dona Guadalupe's brother.
(d) The mayor of the town.

5. What warning does Dona Guadalupe give to her youngest daughter Lupe early in the story?
(a) She warns Lupe not to like the Colonel too much.
(b) She warns Lupe not to go too near the mines.
(c) She cautions Lupe to stay away from the main roads.
(d) She cautions Lupe to not leave their hiding place.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the first owner sell the spring?

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

4. What does Dona Guadalupe offer to make for Don Benito?

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

(see the answer key)

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