Bless Me, Ultima chapters 1-12

What occupation was Antonio's father before marrying his mother?

• a.  Tejanos
• b.  Vaquero
• c.  Curandera
• d.  Rancheros

What trade or occupation does Antonio's mother's family come from?

• a.  Farming
• b.  Plantation owner
• c.  Rancher
• d.  Farrier

Who tells the story of Ultima arriving at the Marez home?

• a.  Deborah
• b.  Eugene
• c.  Antonio
• d.  Ultima

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Why does Antonio's mother agree to bring la Grande Ultima into her home?

• a.  Antonio's mother was told by villagers she must bring la Grande Ultima into her home.
• b.  La Grande Ultima helped Antonio's mother raise her family when they lived on the Ilano.
• c.  La Grande Ultima is the Marez grandmother.
• d.  La Grande Ultima pays to live with the Marez family.

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Why are Curanderas, such as Ultima, feared by the village residents?

• a.  Ultima's healing powers are believed to be works of witchcraft.
• b.  Ultima places a curse on the village crops.
• c.  Village residents do not know what town Ultima came from.
• d.  Ultima is descended from a family of witches.

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Antonio lives at home with his parents and two sisters.  Where are his three brothers?

• a.  Farming in Guadalupe.
• b.  Working for Benito Campos.
• c.  Working in a factory in Las Pasturas.
• d.  Fighting in the war.

Why does Antonio's mother call him a luna?

• a.  She considers a luna a restless wanderer.
• b.  She believes he will tend to Ultima's needs.
• c.  Antonio's mother wants him to be a farmer.
• d.  She believes he will grow up to be a man of the people

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What does Ultima bring with her that provided warm memories for Antonio?

• a.  A hat box with special treats.
• b.  A large trunk filled with her fragrant herbs.
• c.  A black dress with hidden pockets.
• d.  A colored shawl with medicinal charms.

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What is the relationship between the owl and La Virgin de Guadalupe?

• a.  The owl represents Ultima's sorcery over la Virgen de Guadalupe.
• b.  Antonio dreams the owl lifts la Virgen de Guadalupe to fly her to heaven.
• c.  The owl takes all of la Virgen de Guadalupe babies up to heaven.
• d.  La Virgen de Guadalupe will destroy the owl.

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What did Ultima teach Antonio about the river?

• a.  Ultima teaches Antonio how to fish so he could bring food back to his family.
• b.  Antonio learns the river had medicinal powers.
• c.  Ultima teaches Antonio the river is peaceful and shares his soul.
• d.  Antonio learns the owl enjoys watching Ultima fish in the river.

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