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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. Who is overheard saying that "nothing ever happens" in Jalcocotbn?
(a) Gustavo.
(b) Uncle Josy.
(c) Dosa Henriqueta.
(d) Don Chano.

2. What does Cleofas consider as a basic human right?
(a) The right to marry whoever you choose.
(b) Access to clean water.
(c) A person's right to have an education.
(d) A man's freedom to work for himself.

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

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

5. What reassurance does Ernie's mother give him about the rooster.
(a) That he will not hurt the chickens.
(b) That he will not hurt Ernie.
(c) That he is a smart animal.
(d) That he is the bravest rooster in the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that provides an escape route for Jalcocotbn should an attack occur?

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

3. What does Ernie call the men who stand outside stores yelling their slogans?

4. What is Leandro Valle?

5. Why does Coronel attack a buzzard?

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