Bless Me Ultima Chapter 13 Quiz

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What did Gabriel Marez do for the first time?

It was the first time he went and stayed with his family at El Puerto.

What was everyone doing in order to forget what had happened the night before?

They were all busy working.

What does Antonio say about the golden carp when they pass by Rosie's?

The golden carp would punish the sinners. He would drown them in clear, blue water.

What does Antonio say about God when they drive by Rosie's?

I thought about God's punishment for sinners. He casts them in the burning pit of hell where they burn for eternity. Signup and view all the answers

What question does Antonio ponder about God in relation to punishment?

Why couldn't there be a god who would never punish his people? Perhaps the Virgin Mary was such a god? Signup and view all the answers

What does uncle Pedro say when Antonio asks him why he hadn't come to warn them about Tenorio?

He said Antonio's grandfather wouldn't let them. They were cowards who used their father's command as an excuse not to go. Signup and view all the answers

What does Antonio think about forgiving men like Tenorio?

It was not easy to forgive men like Tenorio. Perhaps that is why God could not forgive; He was too much like a man. Signup and view all the answers

By what does Antonio say his uncles take their truths?

The earth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the coffin made out of?

Cottonwood. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the Trementinas bring the body of the dead sister to the Church?

They do it for their appearance. Signup and view all the answers

In Antonio's dream, who does he see in the cottonwood coffin?

Ultima. Signup and view all the answers

What does Antonio compare the house to?

A grave. Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is being used: 'The house, which was normally alive and full of creaking, clattering sounds, was still like a grave'?

Simile. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Trementinas do when the funeral procession passes in front of Ultima?

They turn away. Signup and view all the answers

What does the priest do when the funeral procession reaches the Church?

He holds his arms out as if to bar the entrance of the Church. He refuses to hold a mass for the dead and holy burial in the campo santo. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tenorio's excommunication from the Church mean?

That the Church was taking its stand and that the evil ways of the Trementinas were now known to all. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the dead sister after Tenorio is excommunicated?

She is forced to be buried in the unholy ground and is doomed to perdition because she lacks any form of saving grace. Signup and view all the answers

What hurt Tenorio most about his excommunication?

He will no longer be able to rally the townspeople together or rule by fear. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Trementinas realize?

The consequences of tampering with a man's fate. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the feel of the earth in his blood?

Uncle Juan. Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Pedro say when Antonio asks him about why he had allowed Tenorio to pass judgment on Ultima?

My faith is bound with that woman for saving Lucas. The next time, and God grant there isn't a next time, I will not shirk my duty to her. Signup and view all the answers

How do the people of the town know that the Trementina sister was a witch?

She is in a cottonwood coffin. Signup and view all the answers

What prompts Antonio to have a dream in this chapter?

The death and funeral of the Trementina sister. Also, he begins to doubt Ultima because he found the cross on the ground the night before. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Characters

Gabriel Marez stays with his family at El Puerto for the first time.
The community distracts themselves from recent tragedies through work.
Antonio reflects on the golden carp, suggesting it punishes sinners by drowning them.
He also contemplates God's punishment, envisioning hell as eternal suffering for sinners.

Antonio's Conflicts

Antonio questions the nature of divine punishment, wondering why a merciful God wouldn’t exist.
Uncle Pedro explains he couldn’t warn them about Tenorio because of the family's cowardice.
Antonio struggles with the difficulty of forgiving men like Tenorio, pondering God's inability to do so.

Symbolism and Imagery

The earth is described as a source of truth for Antonio's uncles.
The coffin, made of cottonwood, features in Antonio's dream, symbolizing connection to Ultima.
Antonio compares his home to a grave, indicating a sense of loss and stillness in the atmosphere.

The Trementinas bring their deceased sister's body to the Church for appearances.
The funeral procession reveals the Trementinas' disdain when it passes Ultima.
The priest denies holding a mass for the deceased, shunning the Trementinas and their actions.

Moral and Spiritual Themes

Tenorio’s excommunication signifies public acknowledgment of the Trementinas' wickedness.
The sister's burial in unholy ground highlights the themes of fate and guilt, as she lacks saving grace.
Tenorio feels immense loss over his excommunication, fearing loss of control and power within the community.

Character Insights

Uncle Juan notes Antonio embodies the essence of the earth, emphasizing his connection to identity.
Uncle Pedro vows to protect Ultima next time, indicating his loyalty and sense of duty.

Community Awareness

The townspeople recognize the Trementina sister as a witch due to her cottonwood coffin.
The events of death and burial prompt Antonio’s introspection and dreams, triggering his doubts about Ultima’s powers.

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