When I Was Puerto Rican Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Angels on the Ceiling and You Don't Want to Know.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tata's breath smell like?
(a) Cigarettes and beer.
(b) Oregano.
(c) Bile.
(d) Coffee.

2. What color is Angie's room?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Pink.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

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

4. What kind of business do Mami and Papi start together?
(a) A cafetin ambulante.
(b) An al fresco cafe.
(c) A construction company.
(d) A laundromat.

5. What does Papi do shortly after the family moves to New York without him?
(a) Gets married.
(b) Finds permanent work.
(c) Disownes Esmeralda.
(d) Dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What place do the children sneak into to steal grapefruit?

2. Why does Esmeralda's piano teacher slap her hands during her first lesson?

3. How does Sra. Leona attempt to embarrass Esmeralda in class?

4. Why do the children misbehave when Mami goes away?

5. What does Mami pour onto Papi's clothes when she throws them onto the porch?

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