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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Section 3 (through page 27).

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 small tunnel that is in the side of the rocky hills.
(c) A hidden path through the forest.
(d) A hidden cove on the coast line housing hidden boats.

2. What is the hanging platform called that Ernie slept on as a child?
(a) A tapanco.
(b) A mesa.
(c) A hammock.
(d) A cama.

3. What information about Jalcocotbn is shared at the beginning of the story?
(a) Information about the political state in the city.
(b) Information about the lack of education and work in the city.
(c) Information about the financial situation.
(d) Information about it's physical characteristics and history.

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

5. What is suggested after the author's stories circulate at a scholarly meeting?
(a) That he stop telling stories.
(b) That he make a movie.
(c) That he write a book.
(d) That he speak at more scholarly meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older than Ernie is Josy?

2. Which of the following is not mentioned by the author as being a public place in his village?

3. What type of work does Don Catarino do?

4. Why did the original settlers of Jalcocotbn choose that location to settle?

5. What do the residents of Jalcocotbn do with their trash?

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