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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Casi Senorita and Dreams of a Better Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the room Esmeralda receives in "Dreams of a Better Life"?
(a) In the corner of the living room.
(b) Off the kitchen.
(c) In the entry way to the house.
(d) Behind the main room.

2. What is Margie's mother's name?
(a) Monin.
(b) Provi.
(c) Negi.
(d) Ramona.

3. Who is Margie?
(a) Pablo's mistress.
(b) Ramona's sister.
(c) Pablo's sister.
(d) Esmeralda's half-sister.

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

5. Why does Esmeralda wear her special white dress in "El Mangle"?
(a) Esmeralda must impress Mami's employer.
(b) Esmeralda goes to a school function.
(c) Esmeralda is baptized.
(d) Esmeralda participates in funeral rites.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which saying opens "The American Invasion of Macun"?

2. How many eggs does the hen in the yard lay?

3. Esmeralda learns that which of the following is something reciprocally exchanged between adults?

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

5. Who sends a box of clothing from New York?

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