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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Mexicans demand better working conditions at the rock quarry, what do they get?
(a) They get nothing at all and are fired.
(b) A new whistle and nothing more.
(c) Paid vacation.
(d) A new whistle and longer breaks.

2. Who misses the train to America with Juan?
(a) Inocenta.
(b) Luisa.
(c) No one, he is all alone.
(d) Eduardo.

3. What is the name of the young man who is hired by Don Benito to help move rocks and earth from the gold find?
(a) Jorge.
(b) Ramon.
(c) Jose.
(d) Roderigo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mark's uncle offer Lupe?

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

3. Besides being the owners of a gambling hall, what other prominent position does Archie Freeman hold?

4. What special gift has Don Victor brought for Sophia to wear in her wedding?

5. What does Juan discover has become of the money his mother received from his murder confession?

(see the answer key)

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