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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Don Victor go in search of work?
(a) The seashore.
(b) Baja California.
(c) El Paso.
(d) The lowlands.

2. What does the Colonel give to Lupe to give to her teacher?
(a) An apple.
(b) A small box.
(c) A card.
(d) A book.

3. Who does the second owner sell the mine to?
(a) The Mexican Federales.
(b) A British oil company.
(c) A large American mining company.
(d) Espirito's grandchildren.

4. What does Lupe find near the altar that she has made for Colonel Maytorena?
(a) A small clump of gold ore.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A small fawn.
(d) A letter from the Colonel.

5. What is the one condition that Espirito and his people put on the spring when they sell it?
(a) They must not impose on the community.
(b) No digging allowed, they can only take rocks at the surface.
(c) They must pay taxes to the community to live there.
(d) They are only allowed to stay for six months out of the year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor does Senora Munoz ask of Lupe at school one day?

2. What is Espirito offered for the golden rocks in the springs?

3. How many babies does Socorro give birth to?

4. What does the midwife say about the pain tolerance of men?

5. Where do Dona Guadalupe and her children hide when the army horsemen come through their canyon?

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