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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Salvador take Lupe so they can be more alone?
(a) Into his car.
(b) On a long walk.
(c) Behind some large trees.
(d) Down by the waterfront.

3. How do Domingo and Salvador end up in jail in Chapter 23?
(a) Domingo and Salvador get into a squabble at a pool hall.
(b) Salvador gets caught bootlegging.
(c) Domingo tells an undercover cop they are bootleggers.
(d) The two men get caught in an underground gambling ring.

4. What role is Lupe asked to play in the Cinco de Mayo celebration?
(a) She is asked to be the celebration's Queen.
(b) She is asked to be a flag holder.
(c) She is asked to ride a pony.
(d) She is asked to be the parade marshal.

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

6. Why does Juan agree to confess to a murder he did not commit?
(a) Because they promise not to give him a life sentence.
(b) Because his mother will get $500 if he does.
(c) Because his life is threatened if he does not.
(d) Because jail is easier then life.

7. Because he is not bailed out, how many years in prison does Domingo get?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

8. What does Ojos Puros claim is the cause of Don Victor's fever?
(a) Stress.
(b) Grief.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) The gold.

9. Where is the wedding reception held?
(a) At the pool hall.
(b) In Lupe's family's backyard.
(c) In the church's banquet hall.
(d) Outside at a park.

10. Who comes to bail Salvador out of prison?
(a) Fred Noon.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Jose.
(d) Archie.

11. Which of Domingo's skills impresses Archie?
(a) His racing skills.
(b) His wrestling skills.
(c) His card playing skills.
(d) His liquor making skills.

12. What does Dona Margarita tell Salvador she needs to do right as the ceremony is about to start?
(a) She has to go to the bathroom.
(b) She has to go drink some water.
(c) She feels sick and needs to lay down.
(d) She needs to pass gas.

13. What "secret" of Salvador's does Don Victor learn about and then confront Salvador?
(a) His previous time in prison for stealing.
(b) His confession to murder.
(c) His career as a bootlegger.
(d) His dangerous past of gambling.

14. Which two of Salvador's friends loan him money for his wedding celebration?
(a) Kenny and the old lady he sells liquor to.
(b) Victoriano and Fred.
(c) Juan and Archie.
(d) Archie and his tailor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lupe first sees Juan, what is it about him that disgusts her?

2. Is the strike successful?

3. What dream do Lupe and Juan share?

4. How is Juan dressed when he goes to church to tell his mother that everything is alright?

5. Who is the young man who asks to walk Lupe home from the library and carry her books?

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