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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jaime find twice?
(a) Gold.
(b) A way to send one son to Ireland.
(c) A way around Eileen's legal problems.
(d) A lost calf.

2. For what are the Mulkerins looking in the hills?
(a) Natural gas.
(b) Gold.
(c) Oil.
(d) Artifacts.

3. How does Jaime obtain land in California?
(a) He inherits it from his father.
(b) He marries the woman who owns the land.
(c) He buys it from his brother.
(d) As a reward for service in the Mexican army.

4. What is one thing that has put the farm at risk?
(a) They grew too much of one crop.
(b) Legal problems.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) The cows had hoof and mouth disease.

5. Where does Eileen first move when she leaves her homeland?
(a) Spain.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Canada.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the Mikerin family's spiritual courage?

2. What is the only way for Eileen to accomplish her goal?

3. How many sons does Eileen have?

4. What unusual gift did Jaime have that Eileen admired?

5. At what age does Sean have his first sea voyage?

(see the answer key)

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