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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. How high are the sidewalks where Ernie lives in the Mazatlan?

2. Why does Henriqueta give Ernie an emulsion called Wampole?

3. What part of Ernie's is sore from the long horse ride to Tepic?

4. Who shoots at Josy as he leaves his job building stone markers?

5. Which of the following characters contracts measles in Part Three of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ernie allude to the dangers of living in a city like Tepic?

2. How does Ernie view the train station in Part Two, Section 2?

3. What is the difference in the way older boys and younger boys play in Jalco?

4. What is the family's plan to leave Tepic?

5. How does Ernie feel about moving to Tepic?

6. What are the various jobs help by Ernie's family while in Tepic?

7. What happens to Ernie's tooth in Mazatlan?

8. What are the residents of Leandro Valle like?

9. What are the circumstances surrounding Nerun's death?

10. What does Ernie see as they approach Tepic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Theme is an essential part of a piece of literature. Please explain the role and purpose of theme in literature. What is the main theme of Barrio Boy? Are there any notable sub-themes?

Essay Topic 3

Please identify what the following are in a story: Major characters, minor character, antagonist, and protagonist. Please compare and contrast major and minor characters with antagonists and protagonists in Barrio Boy.

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