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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two of Salvador's friends loan him money for his wedding celebration?
(a) Victoriano and Fred.
(b) Kenny and the old lady he sells liquor to.
(c) Juan and Archie.
(d) Archie and his tailor.

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

3. What has Salvador told Lupe's family is his business?
(a) Selling fertilizer and manure to farms.
(b) Running his own transportation business.
(c) Selling dairy products to local markets.
(d) Imports and exports to Mexico.

4. Why is Lupe embarrassed to drive a car in front of the other workers at the apricot fields?
(a) Because women are generally not allowed to drive cars.
(b) Because she is very shy and does not like people looking at her.
(c) Because she is a really bad driver.
(d) Because she is embarrased of the old car she would have to drive.

5. How many days does the strike last?
(a) Three.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Seven.
(d) Two.

6. What do the newlyweds talk about when they sneak off to be alone?
(a) Their future together.
(b) The upcoming honeymoon.
(c) Salvador's brother.
(d) Their families.

7. What is the name of the attorney that Juan befriends?
(a) Chuck Larson.
(b) Mark Able.
(c) Fred Noon.
(d) Frank Stewart.

8. What new name does Juan take for himself?
(a) Rafael.
(b) Mateo.
(c) Guillermo.
(d) Salvador.

9. Because of their efforts in starting a strike, what happens to Lupe and her sisters as employees?
(a) No one will hire them after the strike.
(b) They are promoted above all the other workers.
(c) They lose their jobs but soon find new, better ones.
(d) They are punished by having to work longer shifts.

10. How is Luisa's neighborhood described?
(a) It is dirty with small houses.
(b) The streets are large and the houses are big.
(c) The streets are crowded but the area is nice.
(d) Things are meager but clean and bright.

11. Who brings a barrel of whiskey to the reception?
(a) Salvador.
(b) Victoriano.
(c) Archie.
(d) Epitacio.

12. Why does Dona Margarita disapprove of Domingo and Nellie's relationship?
(a) Because she thinks Nellie is too old for Domingo.
(b) Because Domingo has a wife in Mexico.
(c) Because they are sleeping together outside of wedlock.
(d) Because Nellie is already married.

13. Why is Salvador angry when his friend brings him a goat as a wedding gift?
(a) Because he has discovered that this friend secretly loved Lupe.
(b) Because he is a vegetarian and does not eat meat, including goat.
(c) Because this friend only wants friendship when Salvador has money.
(d) Because this is a friend who caused Domingo to get in trouble.

14. Why does Luisa refuse to go to Salvador and Lupe's wedding?
(a) She feels that Lupe's family looks down on her and her family.
(b) She is not feeling well and does not want to get out of bed.
(c) She does not feel as though she is dressed properly.
(d) She is against Lupe and does not support the marriage.

15. What does Victoriano use to funnel the gold he has found to speed up the collection process?
(a) A glass vase.
(b) A bull's horn.
(c) A bottle.
(d) A thick banana leaf.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Gomez family arrives in California, what do they learn about their daughter Sophia?

2. Who is the young man who asks to walk Lupe home from the library and carry her books?

3. What topic do Dona Margarita's two sons begin to fight over as they are talking and catching up?

4. How is Juan dressed when he goes to church to tell his mother that everything is alright?

5. What are the men barbecuing at the reception?

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