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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lupe tell her mother about her feelings toward Salvador?
(a) That she sees him as a friend and nothing more.
(b) That there is nothing that she likes about him.
(c) That he bores her but she thinks he is nice.
(d) That he excites her but sometimes she hates him.

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

3. What gift does Father Ryan thank Dona Margarita's son for?
(a) His financial donation.
(b) Liquor.
(c) A new bible.
(d) A new organ for the church.

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

5. What dream do Lupe and Juan share?
(a) That their children be educated, not having to bow to anyone.
(b) They both want to be free, never having to marry or settle down.
(c) They both have a dream to travel the world and leave the U.S. behind.
(d) They would like both to return to Mexico and start a family.

6. What does Archie allow Juan to do at his gambling hall during the Festival of the Stringbeans?
(a) Juan is allowed to be the assistant manager.
(b) Juan gets to have his own VIP section.
(c) Juan is able to be the front door host.
(d) Juan gets to manage the card games.

7. 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 distressed and confused.
(c) She realizes that Mark disgusts her.
(d) She is nice but not interested,

8. What is the name of the mine where Juan and Epitacio work in Arizona?
(a) Rio Grande River Mine.
(b) Douglas City Mine.
(c) Copper Queen Mine.
(d) Silver Creek Mine.

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

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

11. Because of their efforts in starting a strike, what happens to Lupe and her sisters as employees?
(a) No one will hire them after the strike.
(b) They are punished by having to work longer shifts.
(c) They are promoted above all the other workers.
(d) They lose their jobs but soon find new, better ones.

12. What is the one condition that Dona Guadalupe sets on the acceptance of Salvador's proposal?
(a) He must take and care for liliies that came from her homeland.
(b) He must never get into trouble or hurt her daughter.
(c) He must promise not to move away from Lupe's family.
(d) He and Lupe must not ever move back to Mexico.

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

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

15. What ethnic background are the two men that stole Juan's money and cut his face?
(a) Mexican and Italian.
(b) Irish and Chinese.
(c) Japanese and Filipino.
(d) Italian and Filipino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Archie want in return for helping Juan to start over with a new life and new name?

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

3. What horrible act do Pedro and Jose do to their teacher?

4. What do the newlyweds talk about when they sneak off to be alone?

5. What household item does Salvador break at Lupe's house by falling on it?

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