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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36: "A Smart Cookie".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Esperanza think that Rachel and Lucy look alike?
(a) They are the same height.
(b) They have the same thick hair.
(c) They have the same fat Popsicle lips.
(d) They have the same laughter.

2. The beginning of this vignette begins as what?
(a) A dream of Esperanza’s.
(b) A poem.
(c) A made up story by Esperanza about the family with little feet.
(d) An article from the newspaper.

3. Who encourages her in going to the Catholic high school?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Her father.
(c) Uncle Nacho.
(d) Aunt Lupe.

4. Who listens to Esperanza’s stories?
(a) Papa.
(b) Mama.
(c) Aunt Lala.
(d) Aunt Lupe.

5. What does Marin do when her aunt goes to sleep?
(a) She cooks and makes lunches for all of the kids the following day.
(b) She stands under the streetlights smoking and listening to the radio.
(c) Drinks tequila.
(d) She sews baby clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Esperanza describes the color of illness as being what?

2. What, or whom, will she allow to live in her attic?

3. What does Esperanza’s name mean in English?

4. What can’t Esperanza’s mother do despite living in the city all her life?

5. How many days does it take Esperanza to convince her mother to allow her to eat in the canteen?

(see the answer key)

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