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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What special gift does Don Tiburcio bring to Dona Guadalupe for her family to share?
(a) A large box of chocolates.
(b) A small pack of colorful papers.
(c) A big bottle of wine.
(d) A honeyed ham.

4. At the funeral celebration for Don Benito, who announces that they are getting married?
(a) Marco and Sophia.
(b) Domingo and Luisa.
(c) Scott and Carmen.
(d) Lydia and Victoriano.

5. How is the time of day described when Socorro is giving birth?
(a) The sun is blazing in the sky.
(b) It is a dark night with no moon or stars for light.
(c) There is a full moon.
(d) The rain is storming outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Dona Guadalupe give to her youngest daughter Lupe early in the story?

2. Who does Don Benito feel that he needs to impress in Chapter 3?

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

4. What does the Colonel give to Lupe to give to her teacher?

5. What does the midwife say about the pain tolerance of men?

(see the answer key)

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