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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Al come from Italy to the United States?
(a) For religious freedom.
(b) To oversee the making of fine liquor.
(c) To join the family restaurant.
(d) To join the mob in America.

2. Why do the Mexican workers work under such horrible conditions?
(a) They were at the mercy of American employers that were having difficulties of their own.
(b) They did not have many options for employment.
(c) They needed work very badly.
(d) All are correct.

3. What does Rose-Mary say to Lupe as she is headed to meet Salvador's family?
(a) She tells Lupe that Salvador has secretly proposed to her as well.
(b) She tells Lupe it does not matter who she marries, she is nothing.
(c) She tells Lupe her fiance is a bootlegger.
(d) She apologizes to Lupe for all the mean things she has ever said.

4. How many days does the strike last?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. What position does Juan hold the first day he works at the rock quarry?
(a) A foreman.
(b) Cafeteria worker.
(c) Powder man.
(d) Mason.

6. Who does the priest accidentally call "Maria", while asking for Lupe's hand in marriage?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Carlota.
(c) Dona Margarita.
(d) Lupe.

7. What news does Don Victor bring back from the lowlands about his daughter Sophia?
(a) Sophia is on the train on her way to Texas.
(b) Sophia's ship to the U.S. has sunk in the sea.
(c) Sophia has made it safely to the U.S.
(d) Sophia changed her mind and is going to Juarez.

8. What are the men barbecuing at the reception?
(a) Pork.
(b) Beef and chicken.
(c) Tongue and Pollo.
(d) Pork and beef.

9. What does Juan discover has become of the money his mother received from his murder confession?
(a) Most of it was used on her medical bills.
(b) It was stolen.
(c) It never made it to his mother.
(d) Most of it has been given to his cousins.

10. Why are Lupe and her sisters refused pay when they are working in the fields?
(a) Because they are poor workers.
(b) Because they argue with the foreman too much.
(c) Because they are women.
(d) Because they damage the produce as they pick them.

11. What does Dona Guadalupe tell Juan about her daughters?
(a) None of them like Juan at all.
(b) They will never be able to marry a man who gambles or drinks.
(c) They do not ever want to be married.
(d) They are all already married or engaged.

12. When Lupe wakes up on her wedding day, what initial thoughts run through her mind?
(a) She is angry that she has given in to the idea of marriage.
(b) She is so overjoyed and excited she can hardly wait.
(c) She is somewhat unsure of her choice to marry Salvador.
(d) She is nervous but in a good way.

13. What does Juan make his nephews do to teach them a lesson for their misbehavior toward their teacher?
(a) Juan grounds them both for two months.
(b) They have to clean their entire house and yard.
(c) They have to shovel chicken poop and move heavy barrels.
(d) They have to apologize to the teacher in front of the entire school.

14. Who is the young man who asks to walk Lupe home from the library and carry her books?
(a) Mark.
(b) John.
(c) Juan.
(d) Michael.

15. When Lupe first sees Juan, what is it about him that disgusts her?
(a) Seeing that he has a pistol.
(b) The large wound on his face.
(c) How dirty he is.
(d) His horrible attitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dona Margarita name her son Juan Salvador?

2. Why does Dona Margarita disapprove of Domingo and Nellie's relationship?

3. What ethnic background are the two men that stole Juan's money and cut his face?

4. Who arrives at Dona Margarita's house and is mistaken for her husband?

5. What excuse does Epitacio give Juan for leaving him back in Douglas, Arizona when they were younger?

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