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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. Why doesn't Esmeralda change clothes after church in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) She does not have clothing to change into.
(b) She is waiting for Papi to arrive.
(c) She must return to church later.
(d) She loves the white pique dress.

2. Who sends a box of clothing from New York?
(a) Papi.
(b) Delsa.
(c) Tata.
(d) Mami.

3. What is Mami's nickname?
(a) Monin.
(b) Mona.
(c) Ramona.
(d) Rami.

4. What type of business shares a wall with the family's new home in "Letters from New York"?
(a) A corner store.
(b) A liquor store.
(c) A bar.
(d) A restaurant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Someone is Coming to Steal Your Lap", how does Mami react to the rain?

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

3. What color are Nicasia's eyes?

4. How old is Raymond in "Letters from New York"?

5. How many siblings did Mami's mother have?

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