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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?
(a) That her mother is ill.
(b) That her father died the day before.
(c) That the harvest is over.
(d) That it is her birthday.

2. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?
(a) A blue bird.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A dove.
(d) A phoenix.

3. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?
(a) To bring tortillas.
(b) To give insurance advice.
(c) To bring soup.
(d) To renew his marriage proposal.

4. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?
(a) Abuelita is discouraging.
(b) Abuelita is encouraging.
(c) Abuelita is frightened.
(d) Abuelita is angry.

5. What is the purpose of two individuals spending so much time in Papa's study?
(a) They are looking for a will.
(b) They are looking for tools.
(c) They are going over the business of the ranch.
(d) They are tidying and repairing the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ramona?

2. When Chapter 3 begins, Esperanza is dreaming. What in her dream is trying to wake her?

3. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?

4. When Esperanza is in the garden, on what does she cut her finger?

5. Who is Sixto?

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