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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Section 3 (to page 171).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the largest employer in the area when Ernie is living in Mazatlan?
(a) The large farms.
(b) The local quarry.
(c) La Cervecerna del Pacifico.
(d) The South Coast Railroad.

2. Who shoots at Josy as he leaves his job building stone markers?
(a) A pro-Porfirio soldier.
(b) A pro-Madero soldier.
(c) The foreman of Josy's employer.
(d) A bola.

3. What trait does Ernie find more important about the rooster than his intelligence?
(a) His speed.
(b) His feistiness.
(c) His bravery.
(d) His physical strength.

4. What is tied between the horns of the steer skull when the boys play bullfights?
(a) A cactus leaf.
(b) A piece of rope.
(c) A red ribbon.
(d) A flower.

5. How does Ernie respond when he sees the rooster trying to mate with a hen?
(a) He does not think anything of it at all.
(b) He thinks it is gross.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He is alarmed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are boys responsible for completing traditionally feminine chores?

2. Why is Ernie not allowed in the party for the poor children?

3. What is a capataz?

4. What are haciendas?

5. How high are the sidewalks where Ernie lives in the Mazatlan?

(see the answer key)

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