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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?
(a) She makes her a doll.
(b) She offers the girl her shawl.
(c) She offers her fruit.
(d) She combs her hair and styles it.

2. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?
(a) Tio Marco.
(b) Tio Luis.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Abuelita.

3. What do the travelers sit on in the train to California?
(a) Wooden seats.
(b) Their suitcases.
(c) The floor of the car.
(d) Chicken crates.

4. What is Mama's reaction to a marriage proposal after Papa's death?
(a) She refuses to marry him.
(b) She says she will answer him when her period of grieving is over.
(c) She says yes.
(d) She says she will think about it.

5. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?
(a) Pinatas.
(b) Baloons.
(c) Papayas.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?

2. When Ramona is weighing her options, who explains her options?

3. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?

4. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

5. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?

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