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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter's 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Celaya sleep at night?
(a) A sleeping bag.
(b) A green sofa.
(c) An orange La-Z-Boy recliner.
(d) A bunk bed.

2. What does Celaya's father tell the Awful Grandmother that he wants to buy for Celaya?
(a) A silk rebozo.
(b) A fur coat.
(c) A prom dress.
(d) A car.

3. Who invites herself to go on the trip with Inocencio and his family?
(a) Amparo.
(b) Candelaria.
(c) Oralia.
(d) The Grandmother.

4. What does Celaya's mother say about the Grandmother?
(a) She is her inspiration.
(b) She is like a mother to her.
(c) She is the glue that keeps the family together.
(d) She is an intrusion in their lives.

5. Why does the Awful Grandmother think that Celaya's father should give the item in #25 to her and not to Celaya?
(a) She likes to dress up.
(b) She understands the value of the item.
(c) She is old enough to drive.
(d) She goes out more.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Celaya compare the color of the skin of Candelaria?

2. What does the Awful Grandmother call Celaya and her cousins when they are all in the house?

3. Whose birthday does the Grandmother make arrangements to celebrate?

4. What is a symbol of class and better breeding in Mexico?

5. Who is the Awful Grandmother's washerwoman?

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