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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. Who is sitting on a bench by his front door?
(a) Sean.
(b) Juan.
(c) No one.
(d) Michael.

2. What does the party searching for Juan lead?
(a) Two mules.
(b) A donkey and a wagon.
(c) Two pack horses.
(d) Two donkeys.

3. What does Montero say about the idea of finding gold in the hills?
(a) It is a good way to rescue the ranch.
(b) It is nonsense.
(c) It will be difficult but can be done.
(d) There are only small amounts of gold in the hills.

4. How old is Juan?
(a) 103.
(b) 44.
(c) 80.
(d) No one knows.

5. Who does Machado say he will take pleasure in killing?
(a) Juan.
(b) Win.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Sean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eileen say about Mariana?

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

3. How does Jaime obtain land in California?

4. What does Wooston intend to do about the Mikerin family?

5. What does Juan say to Eileen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Juan say he must go with the group, and why must they learn the route?

4. Describe the Mulkerin's discussion about gold after Sean arrives home.

5. Where is Eileen raised and how does she come to be in California?

6. Who is Juan?

7. Describe the Mulkerin ranch house.

8. Where do Eileen and Juan go and what do they talk about as they travel?

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

10. Describe a couple of the men who are with Wooston when he comes to tell Eileen of Wooston's intentions to evict the Mulkerin family.

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