The Barrio Quiz

Who is the author of "The Barrio"?

• Robert Ramirez

• John Smith

• Maria Gonzalez

• Carlos Hernandez

What does the term "Aztlan" mean?

• Land to the south

• Land to the north

• Land of dreams

• Land of progress

What is the main theme described in the passage about the barrio?

• Rapid modernization

• Isolation and stagnation

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural diversity

What does the pulsing light on a barrio street-corner symbolize?

• A heartbeat

• A streetlamp

• A train

• A monument

What surrounds the communities described in the passage?

• Rivers and lakes

• Railroads, canals, and expressways

• Mountains and forests

• Deserts and plains

What is the physical dimension of the barrio described in the text?

• Ten blocks north and south

• Fifteen blocks north and south

• Twenty blocks north and south

• Five blocks north and south

What do members of the barrio describe the entire area as?

• A market

• A school

• A home

• A park

What does the tortilla factory produce?

• Sweet rolls

• Flat slices of tortilla bread

• Meat

• Vegetables

What is the function of the small corner grocery store in the barrio?

• To sell clothes

• To provide medical services

• To serve the meal-to-meal needs of customers

• To offer entertainment

What is the barbershop described as in the text?

• A place for young men

• A living room with hydraulic chairs, radio, and television

• A place to buy groceries

• A bakery