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Bless Me Ultima Chapters 1-3 (Uno-Tres)

 

  1. How old is Antonio when Ultima comes to live with his family?
  2. Why does Ultima live with the M‡rez family?
  3. Describe the setting of the novel.
  4. Name and describe the members of the M‡rez family.
  5. What was Ultima's occupation?
  6. What was the conflict between Gabriel and Mar’a concerning Antonio's future?
  7. What pet did Ultima bring with her?
  8. Describe the incident with Ch‡vez.
  9. What did Ultima and the family call Antonio, and why?
  10. How did Antonio become a part of the gang with Abel, Bones, and Horse?
  11. What is the llano?
  12. In which war are AntonioÕs brothers fighting?
  13. What MariaÕs background?  Where is she from?  

14.  What is the GabrielÕs background?  Where is he from?

15.  What does Gabriel give up to move to the town?  Why?

16.  According to the cuentos, what does an owl represent?

17.  Who comes looking for Gabriel?  Why?

18.  What does Narciso advise the men?

19.  Why did Lupito kill the sheriff? 

20.  What does Antonio witness at the river

Vocabulary

Farol                bosque             interminable                 bulrushes         possessed

Doily               exuberant         vagabonds                   llano                vaquero