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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Antonio's mother want his father to buy land?
(a) Along the river.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Llano Estacado.
(d) El Puerto.

2. Where doesLupito hide from his pursuers?
(a) On the bridge over the river.
(b) In the muddy waters of the river.
(c) Under the state policeman's car.
(d) He ran to the Marez family home.

3. What trade or occupation does Antonio's mother's family come from?
(a) Rancher.
(b) Farrier.
(c) Farming.
(d) Plantation owner.

4. What does Ultima teach Antonio about plants in Chapter 4?
(a) Plants grow along the river's edge.
(b) Plants need to be sung to.
(c) Plants have a spirit.
(d) Plants provide food for the owl.

5. Why does Antonio prefer his uncle Pedro instead of his other uncles?
(a) He resembles Antonio in looks.
(b) He sounds like Antonio when he sings at Mass.
(c) He is the easiest uncle to understand.
(d) He is the youngest in the family like Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Marez family refer to Ultima as la Grande?

2. Who comforts Antonio when he awakes from his dream of his mother crying for the return of her sons.

3. Who does Antonio see in his dream in Chapter 2?

4. What is the one thing Antonio's father and Ultima shared between themselves?

5. What happens to Antonio the first day of school?

(see the answer key)

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