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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Marez family move from the llano to the town of Guadalupe?
(a) Benito Campos built a home for the Marez family.
(b) The town offers better opportunity and schooling for the children.
(c) There is more land to raise cattle.
(d) Family members live there.

2. Why is the blood of spring called bad blood?
(a) It raises the dark insides restless where it laid all winter.
(b) It causes the blood of winter to clot.
(c) It causes the animals to grow restless.
(d) It causes an equinox.

3. Why does Antonio's mother look forward to visiting El Puerto?
(a) She could see the Virgin's horned moon.
(b) She will be surrounded by her Luna family.
(c) She could collect special herbs.
(d) She could pray the rosary.

4. Why does Antonio's mother agree to bring la Grande Ultima into her home?
(a) Antonio's mother was told by villagers she must bring la Grande Ultima into her home.
(b) La grande Ultima helped Antonio's mother raise her family when they lived on the llano.
(c) La Grande Ultima pays to live with the Marez family.
(d) La Grande Ultima is the Marez grandmother.

5. What is the one thing every fisherman from Guadalupe has not experienced?
(a) Seeing the golden carp.
(b) Witnessing the dancing witches.
(c) Experiencing the healing power of Ultima.
(d) Being cursed by the Trementina daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Antonio's brother, Gene, pull away from the family when asked about the war?

2. What is the significance of the chipped plaster on the Virgin's statue?

3. What makes Antonio sick to his stomach in Chapter 1?

4. How much did Antonio's grandfather pay Ultima to rid Lucas of the brujas' curse?

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

(see the answer key)

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