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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the poor Mexicans think highly of Colonel Maytorena?
(a) Because he is fighting on the side of the revolution.
(b) He stood up to the American miners to make their working conditions better.
(c) He is here to bring salvation to the small village.
(d) He is an old war hero and is revered across the valley.

2. Why is Juan trying to sell firewood?
(a) Because his father used to sell firewood as well.
(b) Because without money the family will starve.
(c) Because he likes selling firewood.
(d) He wants to be a small business owner.

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

4. Why are the people in the village leaving to find work in other areas?
(a) Because a new, larger mine is opening up in another city.
(b) Because they are sick of working for the Americans.
(c) Because the war is coming to their village.
(d) Because the Americans shut down the mine.

5. Why are the train passengers put off the train and forced to camp while the train leaves?
(a) Because these passengers do not have enough money to continue.
(b) Because the train driver is evil and has decided to swindle the passengers.
(c) Because the train is needed for the war effort.
(d) Because the train cannot actually enter the U.S.

6. When Juan is talking to God, who does he say he needs help for?
(a) For his mother.
(b) For his father.
(c) For himself.
(d) For the Mexican people.

7. What Indian tribe is Leonides Camargo fighting against?
(a) Zapotec.
(b) Yakuis.
(c) Puebla.
(d) Oaxaca.

8. Which powerful person is killed by Victoriano?
(a) Colonel Maytorena.
(b) Don Tiburcio.
(c) Don Manuel.
(d) La Liebre.

9. Why does Socorro throw out all of her husband's clothing?
(a) She needs to move and cannot take them all with her.
(b) She is going to buy him all new clothes for his return.
(c) She recognizes that she should donate them to others.
(d) She is angry and wants to say good-bye to him forever.

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

11. Where is Juan Salvador Villasenor traveling with his family in Chapter 8?
(a) Los Feliz.
(b) El Paso.
(c) Tijuana.
(d) Albuquerque.

12. Which of Dona Guadalupe's daughters does Don Tiburcio seek to marry?
(a) Luisa.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Carlota.
(d) Lupe.

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

14. Who is eloping with Maria?
(a) Pedro.
(b) Ramon.
(c) Esabel.
(d) Miguel.

15. What special gift has Don Victor brought for Sophia to wear in her wedding?
(a) Brand new stockings.
(b) A large hat.
(c) Lace for her dress.
(d) A beautiful veil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Don Victor go in search of work?

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

3. In Chapter 12, who does the reader learn has fallen in love with Socorro?

4. What is the one condition that Espirito and his people put on the spring when they sell it?

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

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