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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is congratulated by the midwife for her assistance during Socorro's delivery?
(a) Dona Guadalupe.
(b) Carlota.
(c) Lupe.
(d) Sophia.

2. Where does Guadalupe work when her husband leaves her?
(a) The local mine.
(b) A rich family's house.
(c) A small army hospital.
(d) A vegetable shop in town.

3. What does Don Victor give to Don Manuel to help him through the wedding ceremony?
(a) Some bread and fish.
(b) A tamale.
(c) A glass of wine.
(d) A glass of Tequila.

4. What weapon does Dona Guadalupe give to her son after she frees him from being hanged?
(a) A bow and arrow.
(b) An old pistol.
(c) A large dagger.
(d) A heavy hatchet.

5. Many years after the new community is settled, how does the revolution affect this small community?
(a) The community becomes rich because of the revolution.
(b) Their community becomes a base camp for the Federales.
(c) Their community is raided and their livestock stolen.
(d) The revolution does not really affect their community.

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

7. What is Colonel Maytorena's job while in Lupe's town?
(a) He is in charge of the mine for the American company.
(b) He is there to become the next mayor of the town.
(c) He is stationed to oversee the military presence in the valley.
(d) He is in charge of building a road out of the valley.

8. Why are the animals howling and calling out while Socorro is giving birth?
(a) They can hear the Federales approaching.
(b) They are responding to her screams.
(c) It is feeding time and they are hungry.
(d) They sense the impending doom coming.

9. 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 cut through the field as a shortcut.
(c) So that his family can steal corn.
(d) So that his family can sneak into the barn to take a nap.

10. What is Espirito offered for the golden rocks in the springs?
(a) One million dollars.
(b) All the clothes and food his people could need.
(c) Ten percent of the gold.
(d) A large ranch of his own.

11. What special gift does Don Tiburcio bring to Dona Guadalupe for her family to share?
(a) A large box of chocolates.
(b) A honeyed ham.
(c) A small pack of colorful papers.
(d) A big bottle of wine.

12. What has the mine been named?
(a) El Rio Urique.
(b) La Lluvia de Oro.
(c) El Camino Real.
(d) Plata del Mundo.

13. Who goes with Don Castro to start a new community?
(a) His two brothers.
(b) His wife and three children.
(c) Victoriano.
(d) Dona Guadalupe.

14. Who does Don Benito fall in love with while in town?
(a) Olivia.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Linda.

15. Where do Juan and his sisters find seeds for their dinner while trying to walk to the U.S.?
(a) In small holes in the earth.
(b) In horse manure.
(c) In cacti.
(d) In the horse corral.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Juan heads back to Juarez, how does the city look?

2. What is the name of the town midwife?

3. What family pet does Dona Margarita have to kill for food?

4. Who are the two sides involved in the great war that is occurring in the valley?

5. What does Dona Guadalupe offer to make for Don Benito?

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