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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. Why does Margarito mistreat the Federal soldier he has taken prisoner?
(a) He has a personal vendetta against the man.
(b) He is outraged at the Federal treatment.
(c) He enjoys watching suffering.
(d) He has gone mad.

2. Which men have been made majors under General Demetrio Macias?
(a) Anastasio and Lard.
(b) Pancracio and Anastasio.
(c) Margarito and Luis Cervantes.
(d) Anastasio and Luis Cervantes.

3. What does War Paint claim as her advance on salary?
(a) A turquoise jewel box.
(b) A gold necklace.
(c) A black mare.
(d) A rooster.

4. What old friend does Anastasio suddenly recognize?
(a) Demetrio Macias.
(b) Venancio.
(c) Margarito.
(d) Luis Cervantes.

5. What does Margarito do when the waiter can't fill his order?
(a) He shoots the waiter.
(b) He stabs the waiter.
(c) He knocks the waiter down.
(d) He goes to another cantina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does War Paint do when no one defends her?

2. Why does Valderrama not hear the news about the great defeat?

3. Demetrio Macias says he dreams of ______________.

4. How does Margarito express his suicidal wish?

5. What does Demetrio Macias order his men to do when they enter the Sierra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lesson does Demetrio Macias tell Camila he has learned by watching Pifanio, the crippled man?

2. What dream of Venancio's is quashed by Luis Cervantes?

3. How are the men of the rebel band promoted in military standing?

4. What is the difference between the way Margarito appears to Camila and the way he seems to War Paint?

5. Why does Anastasio think they should be able to quit fighting?

6. What point of honor did Luis Cervantes lose when chastising Demetrio Macias for looting private homes?

7. Why is the crowd of villagers surprised at Demetrio Macias' behavior at Don Monico's house?

8. Why does the poet Valderrama disappear from Demetrio Macias' group?

9. What persuades Demetrio Macias' men that the deserters they encounter are telling the truth about Villa's defeat?

10. What does Luis Cervantes suggest that they do with their stolen money?

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