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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esperanza buy at the market that is not for her mother?
(a) A money order.
(b) A toothbrush.
(c) A sun visor.
(d) A mug.

2. What is Mama's diagnosis in Chapter 10?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

3. What do the families have for dessert on their first dinner together?
(a) Canteloupe.
(b) Rice pudding.
(c) Corn bread.
(d) Fried dough.

4. Who are Papa's older step brothers?
(a) Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(b) Roberto and Leo.
(c) Cayo and Minte.
(d) Ramon and Wilson.

5. As described in Chapter 13, what are Elbertas?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Fruit wagons.
(c) Canadian immigrants.
(d) Plums.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?

2. When Chapter 8 begins, Esperanza begins her first day of work alone. What is one of her main duties at this time?

3. Who is Ramona?

4. During their handiwork lesson in Chapter 1, what snack is brought to Esperanza and her grandmother?

5. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?

(see the answer key)

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