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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where in California is Juan headed to see his sick mother?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Oakland.
(d) San Francisco.

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

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

6. How old is Juan when he is sent to prison?
(a) Thirteen years old.
(b) Fifteen years old.
(c) Eleven years old.
(d) Eighteen years old.

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

8. Who does Salvador ask to formally ask for Lupe's hand in marriage on his behalf?
(a) The priest.
(b) Archie.
(c) No one, he will do it himself.
(d) Domingo.

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

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

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

12. What does Mark's uncle offer Lupe?
(a) A new car in celebration of their engagement.
(b) To pay for their wedding.
(c) To help Lupe get her teaching certificate.
(d) A job assisting him at his office.

13. After Sophia's husband dies, where does she leave to go to?
(a) The coast.
(b) The United States.
(c) Guatemala.
(d) Puerto Rico.

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

15. Besides being the owners of a gambling hall, what other prominent position does Archie Freeman hold?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Deputy Sheriff.
(c) Army Sergeant.
(d) President of the City Council.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Luisa refuse to go to Salvador and Lupe's wedding?

3. What does Juan's mother make him promise?

4. What does Dona Margarita tell Salvador she needs to do right as the ceremony is about to start?

5. Who sends word to Juan that his mother is very ill?

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