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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. What does Juan use to bundle up the firewood he has collected?
(a) A long palm leaf.
(b) A small string.
(c) His belt.
(d) Dried out long grass.

2. Why is Victoriano looking through the discarded ore for gold?
(a) His mother needs help paying the bills.
(b) He is trying to get enough gold to make a ring.
(c) He wants to be a successful businessman.
(d) He is deliberately trying to anger the Americans.

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

4. Which of Dona Guadalupe's daughters does Don Tiburcio seek to marry?
(a) Luisa.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Lupe.
(d) Carlota.

5. What does Dona Guadalupe offer to make for Don Benito?
(a) Tamales.
(b) Clothes.
(c) A rug.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two sides involved in the great war that is occurring in the valley?

2. What is Espirito offered for the golden rocks in the springs?

3. Why is La Liebre upset with Dona Guadalupe and her family?

4. How many men start the new community with Don Castro?

5. Why does the first owner sell the spring?

(see the answer key)

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