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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Sections 9 and 10 (to page 71).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the corrals in the back of the cottages built out of?
(a) Straw.
(b) Wood.
(c) Stones.
(d) Thatch.

2. To what city does Gustavo go to find work?
(a) El Cajon.
(b) Ensenada.
(c) Tepic.
(d) Mexico City.

3. What astronomical sight does Ernie mention seeing during his last year in Jalco?
(a) A lunar eclipse.
(b) A falling star.
(c) Halley's Comet.
(d) Sighting of Venus.

4. How does Ernie receive his education, for the most part?
(a) From his elder cousin, through homeschool.
(b) From watching the people around him.
(c) By going to the local church and being taught by the Pastor.
(d) By travelling twice a week to Tepic.

5. Who comments that buzzards are "chickens"?
(a) Esther.
(b) Ernie.
(c) Henriqueta.
(d) Catarino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait does Ernie find more important about the rooster than his intelligence?

2. Who is it that kills Nerun because he is sick?

3. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

4. Why do Josy and Gustavo leave Jalco in Part One, sections 9 and 10?

5. What is aguardiente according to Ernie?

(see the answer key)

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