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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chpater Five, pages 111-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the answer to one of Francisco's favorite riddles about "girls in a castle clothed in yellow?"
(a) A church
(b) Bananas
(c) Eggs
(d) Oranges

2. What job does Francisco's father do?
(a) He owns a small farm
(b) He works on the railroad
(c) He is a dairy farmer
(d) He is a ranch hand

3. What spice is used on the pigs' heads served at the family feast?
(a) Oregano
(b) Ginger
(c) Pepper
(d) Cumin

4. Which is true of Mr. George Lawson's factory?
(a) Nothing is known of the factory
(b) It's seldom used but goats shelter there
(c) It's abandoned and falling down
(d) It's filled with material for making barrels and sails

5. What is the question the family wants answered before Mama Wewe dies?
(a) Where did our family originate?
(b) What is the secret to long life?
(c) Where are the papers?
(d) Who is your father?

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the military women do with the feet of their victims?

2. What object is under a glass dome on the mantle of Mama Wewe's home?

3. How many years pass before Francisco brands the first of his own cattle?

4. What condition is placed on the family holding the memorial event?

5. Why do the other boys make fun of Cesario?

(see the answer key)

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