The House of the Scorpion

What happens to El Patron as he tells the story of his childhood?

• El Patron acted it out.

• Celia brought in food.

• Tom interrupted El Patron.

• El Patron fell asleep.

What does El Patron tell his family they must do?

• Mistreat Matt

• Respect Matt

• Exhile Matt

• Adopt Matt

What does Tam Lin show Matt when they go on their picnic?

• a dry field

• a secret passage

• a desert

• an oasis

What does Celia tell Matt before the birthday party?

• To use his manners at the dinner.

• She will save some food for them to enjoy after the party.

• To meet her in the pantry if anything bad happens.

• She is his mother.

What Matt realize as he becomes of age?

• El Patron secretly gives his possessions away to the poor.

• El Patron had Matt created to provide him transplant parts.

• El Patron had set up a college fund for Matt.

• El Patron really did love Matt.

Why did Matt let himself be beaten by Jorge?

• He feared Jorge would beat Fidelito instead

• He wanted to prove to the other boys he was brave.

• He felt he deserved it.

• He wanted to make Jorge feel guilty.

What happened to the other people who, along with Celia, were captured by the farm patrol?

• They became house servants.

• They were tortured and killed

• Most escaped

• they were turned into eejits.

What does El Patron give the doctors?

• heartfelt thanks

• million dollar checks

• his clone, Matt

• letters of commendation

Which of the following does NOT describe Felicia in the Alacran home?

• Felicia is a servant.

• Felicia is a prisoner.

• Felicia is an alcholic.

• Felicia is Mr. Alacran's wife.

What does Matt realize about Tam Lin after he leaves?

• He only sees him as a clone.

• He sees him as an equal.

• He sees him as an heir to the estate.

• He sees him as his son.