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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. Why are the train passengers put off the train and forced to camp while the train leaves?
(a) Because these passengers do not have enough money to continue.
(b) Because the train is needed for the war effort.
(c) Because the train driver is evil and has decided to swindle the passengers.
(d) Because the train cannot actually enter the U.S.

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

3. What horrible thing has happened to Juan's sister Emilia?
(a) She was run over by a horse.
(b) She lost her voice forever.
(c) She was raped by soldiers.
(d) She was sick with fever.

4. Where does Don Castro set out from when leaving to start a new community?
(a) Monte Negro.
(b) Ciudad del Oro.
(c) Baja California.
(d) Mexico City.

5. What is the name of Juan Salvador's youngest brother?
(a) Joselito.
(b) Pablo.
(c) Miguelito.
(d) Raoul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonides do to the little Indian girl who runs at him from a burning house?

2. Why are the people in the village leaving to find work in other areas?

3. What job does Dona Margarita get so that she can feed her family?

4. Who goes with Don Castro to start a new community?

5. Why is Juan trying to sell firewood?

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