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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Colonel Maytorena's wife?
(a) Susanna.
(b) Socorro.
(c) Tocarra.
(d) Louisa.

2. What one item of Colonel Maytorena's clothing does Lupe rescue from being discarded?
(a) His blue hat.
(b) His gray coat.
(c) His white shirt.
(d) His black gloves.

3. Who is Don Juan?
(a) Colonel Maytorena's boss.
(b) Dona Guadalupe's brother.
(c) The mayor of the town.
(d) The teacher.

4. How is the time of day described when Socorro is giving birth?
(a) The sun is blazing in the sky.
(b) There is a full moon.
(c) The rain is storming outside.
(d) It is a dark night with no moon or stars for light.

5. Who is the mayor's eldest daughter?
(a) Rose-Mary.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Maria.
(d) Lydia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What year does the Mexican Revolution start?

3. Who is congratulated by the midwife for her assistance during Socorro's delivery?

4. What is the name of the young man who is hired by Don Benito to help move rocks and earth from the gold find?

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

(see the answer key)

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