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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 5 (to page 41).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that provides an escape route for Jalcocotbn should an attack occur?
(a) A secret path leading up to the mountains.
(b) A hidden path through the forest.
(c) A small tunnel that is in the side of the rocky hills.
(d) A hidden cove on the coast line housing hidden boats.

2. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?
(a) Because he is trying to claim new territory.
(b) Because the buzzard attacked a hen.
(c) Because the buzzard was hurt.
(d) Because the buzzard was trying to steal his food.

3. What profession is Ernie interested in in Part One, Section 5?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Letter writing.

4. According to the author in Section 1, what is the historical importance of the story?
(a) That the story talks specifically about human rights.
(b) That it is important because it is the story of his life.
(c) That many other families also migrated to the United States.
(d) That the story covers never before heard history.

5. How is the daily lifestyle in Jalcocotbn as seen in Section 2 best described?
(a) Stressful.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Static.
(d) Always changing.

Short Answer Questions

1. The use of what words in Part One, Section 4 can be seen as adding to the sense of division between men and women?

2. Besides "rooster" what does the Spanish word gallo mean?

3. What are the corrals in the back of the cottages built out of?

4. How many school are there in the village of Jalcocotbn?

5. What type of fruit is cooked overnight in a hole in the ground?

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