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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What tips Juan off that there is a trap waiting for him at the hotel where he is supposed to sell his bootleg liquor?
(a) Warnings from Archie.
(b) An anonymous note left in his car.
(c) His mother's vision.
(d) The whispers of some men in the pool hall.

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

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

5. Why is Lupe embarrassed to drive a car in front of the other workers at the apricot fields?
(a) Because she is a really bad driver.
(b) Because she is embarrased of the old car she would have to drive.
(c) Because women are generally not allowed to drive cars.
(d) Because she is very shy and does not like people looking at her.

6. After some time in California, Juan comes to realize that Mexicans are viewed there as what?
(a) They are seen as nothing.
(b) They are seen as equals to all other races.
(c) They are at the top level of the social ladder.
(d) They are respected if they are educated.

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

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

9. Why does Dona Margarita disapprove of Domingo and Nellie's relationship?
(a) Because they are sleeping together outside of wedlock.
(b) Because Nellie is already married.
(c) Because Domingo has a wife in Mexico.
(d) Because she thinks Nellie is too old for Domingo.

10. What is Dona Margarita doing when Salvador finds her to tell her about his engagement?
(a) Already out shopping for wedding supplies.
(b) Cooking a large meal for the neighbors.
(c) Napping.
(d) Smoking, drinking, and reading the bible.

11. How much does Lupe's engagement ring cost Salvador?
(a) $600.
(b) $2000.
(c) $400.
(d) $750.

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

13. Why is Salvador angry when his friend brings him a goat as a wedding gift?
(a) Because this friend only wants friendship when Salvador has money.
(b) Because he has discovered that this friend secretly loved Lupe.
(c) Because this is a friend who caused Domingo to get in trouble.
(d) Because he is a vegetarian and does not eat meat, including goat.

14. What happens the day after Epitacio gambles away his paycheck?
(a) Epitacio disappears.
(b) Both Juan and Epitacio do not show up to work.
(c) Juan goes and wins back all the lost money.
(d) Epitacio works a double shift to earn his money back.

15. What is inside the metal box that Sophia finds in her fireplace?
(a) Deeds to land.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Paper money.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the Gomez family arrives in California, what do they learn about their daughter Sophia?

3. What news does Don Victor bring back from the lowlands about his daughter Sophia?

4. What does Mark's uncle offer Lupe?

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

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