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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 pp. 1 - 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the two competitors of Chuco, the champion cotton-picker?
(a) Pelele and a black man.
(b) Kite and Pedro.
(c) Loreto and Maria.
(d) Geraldo and Juan.

2. Which worker does Tony Baba's grandmother intensely dislike and why?
(a) Elia.
(b) Tom.
(c) Loreto.
(d) Choro.

3. What happened to the wealthy man because of the horse he rode?
(a) He became obsessed with love for the horse.
(b) His back was injured.
(c) He pictured himself as a famous general.
(d) He lost control of his bowels.

4. What unusual physical feature did Papa's grandmother have?
(a) A large tattoo of an alligator.
(b) A very long nose.
(c) Gorgeous, long , black, shiny hair.
(d) A hairy chest.

5. How did the man whom Loreto met on his way to church become wealthy?
(a) He was a corrupt politician who pimped out his wife for power.
(b) He owned a large farm.
(c) He owned a fancy hotel.
(d) He invested his money in the stock market.

Short Answer Questions

1. After he gives up washing cars, what does Loreto do for money?

2. What was the wealthy man's former occupation?

3. Besides the theme of racism, what other theme is used in the book?

4. Where does the narrator go and what work is he seeking?

5. What is one of the main character traits of Loreto?

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