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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 greets Demetrio Macias' men as they enter the plaza of the village?
(a) A squadron of deserters.
(b) A priest and some beggars.
(c) A hail of rifle fire.
(d) A group of peasants.

2. What does Venancio want to do when the war is over?
(a) Get married.
(b) Stay in the military.
(c) Become a doctor.
(d) Grow his barber business.

3. What does Luis Cervantes hear on his first fighting encounter with the rebels?
(a) "For God and country!"
(b) "Every man for himself!"
(c) "Death to the infidels!"
(d) "One for all and all for one!"

4. How many men are riding with Demetrio Macias?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Seventy-five.
(d) Ten.

5. How does Demetrio Macias plan to learn Luis Cervantes' true intentions?
(a) By having Quail dress as a priest and take his confession.
(b) By having Quail torture him until he confesses.
(c) By having Quail dress as a Federal soldier and offer to help.
(d) By having Quail dress as a woman and trick him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Demetrio Macias' rancho?

2. How did Demetrio Macias get the drop on the Federal soldiers?

3. What happens to two of Demetrio Macias' recruits during the celebration?

4. What does Demetrio Macias hope to do when the war is over?

5. Why are the rebels sorry to leave the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were Demetrio Macias and his men able to get the drop on the Federal soldiers in the barracks?

2. Why is Luis Cervantes annoyed by Camila?

3. Why does Demetrio Macias order Quail to steal a priest's cassock?

4. Why does Quail object to Pancracio killing the Federal officer?

5. The author uses the words "gold" or "golden" several times in his description of the Sierra. What symbolism might there be in calling the calf they are preparing to eat "golden?"

6. What does Luis Cervantes try to persuade Demetrio Macias to do as they approach the town where they are planning to attack the Federal soldiers?

7. What kindness from a village girl impresses Demetrio Macias?

8. How does Luis Cervantes react when Camila tells him that Demetrio Macias has been flirting with her?

9. What had offended Luis Cervantes during his time with the Federal army?

10. Why does Demetrio Macias hate Don Monico?

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