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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Izak know the symbol Jalal is painting?
(a) He has painted it himself.
(b) He has seen it on shirts and cars.
(c) He has seen it on television.
(d) The symbol can be seen around town.

2. Why is Mehring upset with Terry?
(a) Terry moved to the United States.
(b) Terry will not take over the farm.
(c) Terry will no longer be near him.
(d) Terry does not have the nerve to tell him in person that he is staying in the United States.

3. How do the police handle problems in the shantytowns?
(a) They bring powerful weapons and shoot to kill.
(b) They have a zero tolerance policy.
(c) They let the "locals" take care of the problem themselves.
(d) They destroy the shacks in the shantytown whenever possible.

4. What is Jalal painting?
(a) His car.
(b) The windmill and water tank.
(c) The Indian Store.
(d) Mehring's home.

5. What are Jacobus and Solomon planting in the field?
(a) Small chestnut seedlings.
(b) Oak trees.
(c) Corn.
(d) Native plants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Antonia's husband?

2. To what does Mehring compare getting his leg stuck, pulling to get it out, and then it just coming free?

3. What will Terry be missing by staying in the United States with his mother?

4. What does Jacobus reassure the men who do not have proper work papers?

5. Who stops by the Indians' store?

(see the answer key)

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