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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items is not found in pinole?

2. About how many cottages does Ernie estimate are in his village?

3. What is the name of the family rooster?

4. What type of tree is located at the edge of the pond in Jalcocotbn?

5. What animal is shared by the entire village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the connection between the words Gallo and chicken and men and women?

2. What does the author's language and description of Jalco seem to emphasize?

3. How does Jalco keep its history alive?

4. Describe Don Cleofas.

5. What does Ernie's education in Part One, Section 5 mainly consist of?

6. How does Ernie describe the various animals in Part One, Section 3?

7. How is Jalcocotbn described in Part One, Section 1?

8. Why does the author state that he initially was compelled to write this story?

9. From Ernie's description of Jalco, what does the daily lifestyle seem like in the village?

10. What is music in Jalco like and used for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please describe the gender roles that exist in Jalco. Pull one example from the text that you think is a good example of the gender roles in Jalco and explain why you think this is an accurate portrayal or picture of the gender roles.

Essay Topic 2

Relationships are important elements of this story. Please choose one of Ernie's relationships and analyze it. Does this relationship change? How does it affect him as person?

Essay Topic 3

Please describe the literary technique of a story within a story. What is the purpose of this technique and how is it used in Barrio Boy?

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