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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juan believe is going to happen?
(a) Bloodshed.
(b) A tremendous downpour that will wash out the trail behind them.
(c) The other party will lose its way.
(d) He is not sure.

2. Who is Zeke Wooston?
(a) A good friend of Jaime.
(b) The man who buys the bank note to the Mikerin ranch.
(c) A judge.
(d) A monk and spiritual leader.

3. What is near the open porch?
(a) A lean-to stable.
(b) A four-car garage.
(c) A well.
(d) An open cistern.

4. What is the only way for Eileen to accomplish her goal?
(a) Find gold.
(b) Marry a wealthy man.
(c) Obtain help from her family in Canada.
(d) Obtain help from her family in England.

5. At what age does Sean have his first sea voyage?
(a) 19.
(b) 3.
(c) 14.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Juan take the group?

2. How does Jaime obtain land in California?

3. How do Eileen's family leave their homeland?

4. Who is still awake when Sean and Mariana reach the Mulkerin house?

5. What is Michael's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Juan say about men following them and what is Sean's response?

2. How does Eileen end up moving to Malibu?

3. Why does Juan not think there is a reason to share much about his people and their history?

4. What does Silva believe about the area and how do most of the others react to his beliefs?

5. How does Sean come to be a sailor?

6. How does Sean come to meet Mariana?

7. Describe the Mulkerin ranch house.

8. Where do Sean, Monero, Eileen and Mariana go and why does Michael stay behind?

9. How is Mariana received at the Mulkerin home?

10. Why is the Mulkerin family's hope in Sean Mulkerin?

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