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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her puzzles.
(b) Her doll.
(c) Her mother's purse.
(d) Her ivory chess set.

2. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?
(a) A picture of the United States.
(b) A picture of Papa.
(c) A picture of the Mexican flag.
(d) A picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

3. Why do the doctors suggest that Esperanza discontinue her visits to Mama for a while?
(a) She may bring contagious disease.
(b) She is making Mama depressed.
(c) She should be working to pay medical bills.
(d) She may get what Mama has.

4. What is Esperanza's reaction to the interruption of another child on the train?
(a) She speaks only English to her.
(b) She slyly kicks the child so that no one will see.
(c) She puts away what she is playing with.
(d) She shyly touches the girl's hand.

5. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?
(a) He had no recommendations.
(b) He did not have the required lever.
(c) He did not have citizen papers.
(d) He could not pass the test.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mama's diagnosis in Chapter 10?

2. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

3. What special dessert is Isabel's mother is making on Saturday night?

4. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?

5. On the evening of the first dinner at Esperanza's cabin, what do the adults complain of?

(see the answer key)

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