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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through El Mangle and Letters From New York.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What title does Esmeralda's teacher in El Mangle refuse to respond to?
(a) "Miss".
(b) "Senora".
(c) "Mrs.".
(d) "Ma'am".

2. What skill does Abuela teach Esmeralda?
(a) Needlepoint.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Rolling pastries.

3. How many rooms does the family move into in "Letters from New York"?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. What place do the children sneak into to steal grapefruit?
(a) Lalao's grove.
(b) The grocery store.
(c) The citrus company's property.
(d) The local market.

5. What do the children use to block out the sound of the bar next door?
(a) Papi's radio.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Ear plugs.
(d) Rags and toilet paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esmeralda do to make life in El Mangle more pleasant?

2. Why don't boys pay attention to Esmeralda in "Letters from New York"?

3. Why must Esmeralda use her right hand to cross herself?

4. What color are Abuelo's eyes?

5. To what does Esmeralda compare Miss Jimenez's calves?

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