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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Salvador told Lupe's family is his business?
(a) Imports and exports to Mexico.
(b) Selling dairy products to local markets.
(c) Selling fertilizer and manure to farms.
(d) Running his own transportation business.

3. What is Lupe's initial reaction when she learns of Mark's strong desire to marry her?
(a) She is so excited.
(b) She is nice but not interested,
(c) She realizes that Mark disgusts her.
(d) She is distressed and confused.

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

5. 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 mob in America.
(d) To join the family restaurant.

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

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

8. What is the name of the attorney that Juan befriends?
(a) Fred Noon.
(b) Frank Stewart.
(c) Chuck Larson.
(d) Mark Able.

9. Who brings a barrel of whiskey to the reception?
(a) Salvador.
(b) Archie.
(c) Victoriano.
(d) Epitacio.

10. How is Juan dressed when he goes to church to tell his mother that everything is alright?
(a) He is dressed like a woman.
(b) He is dressed in old, dirty clothes.
(c) He is dressed like a police officer.
(d) He is dressed in a gentleman's suit.

11. What household item does Salvador break at Lupe's house by falling on it?
(a) A chair.
(b) The kitchen table.
(c) A vase that is a family heirloom.
(d) A small foot stool.

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

13. What new name does Juan take for himself?
(a) Guillermo.
(b) Mateo.
(c) Rafael.
(d) Salvador.

14. Where is the barrel of whiskey located at the reception?
(a) It is out on the table.
(b) It is hidden for those who want it.
(c) It is right next to the food.
(d) It is in the kitchen.

15. How long does Don Victor tell the priest and Salvador it will be before he gives them an answer regarding the proposal to Lupe?
(a) A week.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Nellie while Domingo is in jail?

2. When the Mexicans demand better working conditions at the rock quarry, what do they get?

3. What does Victoriano use to funnel the gold he has found to speed up the collection process?

4. What does Archie allow Juan to do at his gambling hall during the Festival of the Stringbeans?

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

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