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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Even God Needs Help.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Juan Salvador distract the foreman of a farm as his family is passing it?
(a) Because he is a troublemaker.
(b) So that his family can sneak into the barn to take a nap.
(c) So that his family can cut through the field as a shortcut.
(d) So that his family can steal corn.

2. What family pet does Dona Margarita have to kill for food?
(a) Dona Margarita's dog.
(b) Inocenta's duck.
(c) Juan's burro.
(d) Luisa's goat.

3. Why does Juan agree to confess to a murder he did not commit?
(a) Because his life is threatened if he does not.
(b) Because jail is easier then life.
(c) Because they promise not to give him a life sentence.
(d) Because his mother will get $500 if he does.

4. What horrible thing has happened to Juan's sister Emilia?
(a) She was run over by a horse.
(b) She was sick with fever.
(c) She was raped by soldiers.
(d) She lost her voice forever.

5. When Lupe first sees Don Victor coming towards the village, what does she think he is?
(a) The Devil.
(b) La Liebre.
(c) An American.
(d) Some sort of strange creature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socorro throw out all of her husband's clothing?

2. What does Don Victor give to Don Manuel to help him through the wedding ceremony?

3. Why does Dona Guadalupe and her family crush the gold ore they have discovered into dust?

4. Who is having trouble keeping the secret that they have discovered gold?

5. What happens the day after Epitacio gambles away his paycheck?

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