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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the villagers do as a result of the revolution on their small community?
(a) They scatter to start another community elsewhere.
(b) They fight back and reclaim their town.
(c) They start heading for the U.S.
(d) They do nothing.

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

3. Why does Dona Margarita name her son Juan Salvador?
(a) She named him after his grandfather.
(b) She hoped he would be the family's salvation.
(c) Because of her faith in the Lord.
(d) Because he was named for his father.

4. Who is Epitacio?
(a) Luisa's second husband.
(b) Don Castro's uncle.
(c) Dona Margarita's brother-in-law.
(d) Juan Salvador's oldest brother.

5. Why does Juan sneak back into the U.S. just days after he has left to return to Mexico?
(a) He cannot stand being away from Lupe.
(b) He misses his nephews.
(c) He wants to ask Archie if he knew about the bootleg set up.
(d) He still wants to seek revenge on the two men that cut him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is congratulated by the midwife for her assistance during Socorro's delivery?

2. What does Dona Guadalupe want to do with her share of the gold that they have found?

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

4. How long does Don Victor tell the priest and Salvador it will be before he gives them an answer regarding the proposal to Lupe?

5. What is the name of the town midwife?

(see the answer key)

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