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Tomás RiveraAnd The Earth Did Not Devour Him
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Multiple Choice
1. Based on the content in the chapter entitled “A Prayer,” what can be inferred about the narrator’s son?
A) That he was arrested for drug trafficking
B) That he died during World War II
C) That he is currently serving in Korea
D) That he is attempting to cross the border into the US
2. In the chapter “It’s That It Hurts,” why does the speaker have concerns about attending school?
A) Inflated sense of self-worth
B) Fear of failing his classes
C) Concern about contributing to his household’s income
D) Shame related to treatment by his peers
3. What is the general attitude throughout the novel of Mexicans pursuing formalized education?
A) That it is the only way to advance in America
B) That, while important, there are a multitude of structural barriers
C) That it will lead to assimilation
D) That it is a costly and disadvantageous route to pursue
4. Based on the speaker’s description of his living situation with Don Laíto and Doña Bone, what can be inferred about the couple’s financial security?
A) Expendable wealth
B) Generosity with limited means
C) Frugal and ritualistic
D) Fervent stock traders
5. Which of the following words best describes the narration style throughout the novel?
