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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chapter 8 begins, Esperanza begins her first day of work alone. What is one of her main duties at this time?
(a) Shucking corn.
(b) Babysitting.
(c) Baking tortillas for dinner.
(d) Cleaning toilets.

2. What has happened to Papa's belt buckle since Papa's death?
(a) Esperanza has it.
(b) Tio Luis wears it.
(c) Abuelita keeps it with her rosary.
(d) Mama has it with her religious statues.

3. What does Esperanza do to earn money once she is the only one in her family working?
(a) She picks asparagus.
(b) She works at the hospital.
(c) She cuts eyes from potatoes.
(d) She picks potatoes.

4. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?
(a) A wedge of cheese.
(b) A pinata.
(c) Beans.
(d) Avocados.

5. In the myth that Abuelita reminds Esperanza of, what ultimately happens to the bird?
(a) He sings a sweet, hopeful song that encourages others.
(b) He is born again out of his ashes.
(c) His wide wings destroy all who threaten him.
(d) He spreads peace wherever he goes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?

2. When Abuelita is trying to get out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?

3. What does Esperanza buy at the market that is not for her mother?

4. When Esperanza is running out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?

5. After Mama talks with Esperanza in the cabin, what does Esperanza promise her mother?

(see the answer key)

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