The Legend of the Muki

Which answer choice describes the overall topic of the Legend of the Muki?

• a. The Mysterious Muki is a popular folklore character in the Andean Mountains.
• b. Demetrio and his family were poor villagers in the Peruvian Andes.
• c. Demetrio made a deal with the Muki to become rich in the mines.
• d. The Swiss mining company brought prosperity to the mountain villages.

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Why did Demetrio and many others from the mountain villages sign up to work for the Swiss mining company?

• a. They wanted to earn the colectiva bonus.
• b. They were eager to work in the dark tunnels.
• c. They needed to survive the cold climate.
• d. They wanted to become miners.

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What item did Demetrio claim Anastacio took without permission?

• a. Money

• b. Food

• c. Tools

• d. Coca leaves

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Who suggested that the Muki may have taken Demetrio's coca leaves?

• a. Demetrio
• b. Anastacio
• c. The thin man with a gaunt face
• d. The Swiss mining company

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What was Demetrio's reason for staying hidden near his day pack?

• a. To catch the thief in the act

• b. To rest from his hard work

• c. To find out who his real friends were

• d. To confront Anastacio about the missing coca leaves

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How did Demetrio describe the Muki when he first saw him?

• a. Plump, with a white beard and long blonde hair
• b. Tall, with a deep voice and piercing eyes
• c. Short, with a duck-like walk and comical attire
• d. Thin, with a whiny voice and wrinkled face

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What deal did the Muki propose to Demetrio?

• a. To make him rich in exchange for coca leaves
• b. To provide him with new equipment in exchange for money
• c. To teach him how to become a skilled miner in exchange for food
• d. To give him magical powers in exchange for his loyalty

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What happened to Demetrio's rusted equipment after he made the deal with the Muki?

• a. It disappeared mysteriously.
• b. It turned into gold.
• c. It became like-new.
• d. It became even more rusted.

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What was the agreement between Demetrio and the Muki?

• a. Demetrio had to deliver coca leaves to the Muki every week for a year and keep it a secret.

• b. Demetrio had to inform everyone about the agreement.

• c. Demetrio was required to work in the mines daily without any breaks.

• d. Demetrio had to abandon his family and friends.

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What was the reason Demetrio agreed to the Muki's offer so quickly?

• a. He wanted to become rich.

• b. He was afraid of the Muki.

• c. He needed new equipment.

• d. He was curious about the Muki's powers.