Bless Me Ultima Ch.#1

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

• Tejanos

• . Vaquero

• Curandera

• d. Rancheros

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

• Farming

• Plantation owner

• Rancher

• Farrier

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

• Deborah

• Eugene

• Antonio

• Ultima

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

• Antonio's mother was told by villagers she must bring la Grande Ultima into her home.

• La Grande Ultima helped Antonio's mother raise her family when they lived on the Ilano.

• La Grande Ultima is the Marez grandmother.

• La Grande Ultima pays to live with the Marez family.

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Why does the Marez family refer to Ultima as La Grande?

• It is a nickname.

• La Grande refers to the part of the country which Ultima was born.

• La Grande is a term of endearment.

• La Grande is Ultima's middle name.

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

• Ultima's healing powers are believed to be works of witchcraft.

• Ultima places a curse on the village crops.

• Village residents do not know what town Ultima came from.

• Ultima is descended from a family of witches.

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What makes Antonio sick to his stomach in Chapter 1?

• Antonio has to throw fresh alfalfa in the rabbits' pen.

• Antonio thinks of leaving his mother to go to school

• Antonio has an awful dream

• Antonio sees Jason talking to the Indian in the old cave.

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

• Farming in Guadalupe.

• Working for Benito Campos.

• Working in a factory in Las Pasturas.

• Fighting in the war.

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Why does Antonio's mother call him a luna?

• She considers a luna a restless wanderer.

• She believes he will tend to Ultima's needs.

• Antonio's mother wants him to be a farmer.

• 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 hat box with special treats.

• A large trunk filled with her fragrant herbs.

• A black dress with hidden pockets.

• A colored shawl with medicinal charms.

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