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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, The Crying Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Juan heads back to Juarez, how does the city look?
(a) The city looks as though there is a celebration happening.
(b) The city looks dark and lifeless.
(c) The city looks like it is burning.
(d) The city looks beautiful and colorful.

2. Who makes fun of Lupe in front of the whole class on her first day at school?
(a) Carlota.
(b) Manuelita.
(c) Rose-Mary.
(d) Aida.

3. What does Juan realize as he goes to carry the wood back to the city?
(a) The war is very important to him.
(b) He does not want to return to the town.
(c) The pile of wood is too heavy.
(d) He hates God.

4. What weapon does Dona Guadalupe give to her son after she frees him from being hanged?
(a) A large dagger.
(b) A heavy hatchet.
(c) A bow and arrow.
(d) An old pistol.

5. What type of land are Don Castro and his companions looking for to start their new community?
(a) Land with gold to be mined.
(b) Fertile land.
(c) Coastal land.
(d) Lowlands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which powerful person is killed by Victoriano?

2. What is the name of the town midwife?

3. Why does the first owner sell the spring?

4. Why does Dona Guadalupe and her family crush the gold ore they have discovered into dust?

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

(see the answer key)

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