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Caramelo, or, Puro Cuento: A Novel | Quiz

Sandra Cisneros
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Caramelo, or, Puro Cuento: A Novel | Quiz

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1)

The Awful Grandmother's mother was able to create _____________ like no one else could. (from Part II Chapter 21-22)

hats.
gardens.
paintings.
fringe.
2)

What do the party guests talk about? (from Chapter 85 and 86)

Road trips.
The same stories told throughout the book.
Christmas traditions.
Politics.
3)

What is "feo, fuerte, y formal"? (from Chapter 23-25)

Ugly, strong, and proper.
Happy, strong, and lucky.
Smart, handsome, and tall.
Strong, funny, and proper.
4)

Who was Aunty Fina's husband? (from Part II Chapter 21-22)

Uncle Paulo.
Uncle Jerome.
Uncle Geraldo.
Uncle Pio.
5)

How many children did Senora Regina have? (from Chapter 23-25)

9.
3.
1.
6.
6)

What is Narciso's interest in Soledad at this point? (from Chapter 33-42)

He thinks she is a cute kid.
He uses her for sex.
He thinks she is a pest.
He is crazy about her.
7)

How many years have Inocencio and Zoila been married? (from Chapter 85 and 86)

50.
10.
25.
30.
8)

Celaya has learned not to ask questions about __________________. (from Chapter 85 and 86)

politics.
religion.
sentimental stories.
sex.
9)

Who nurses Narciso when he returns home? (from Chapters 26-32)

Eleuterio.
Regina.
Carmelita.
Soledad.
10)

What was the most striking feature that the young Narciso Reyes had? (from Chapter 23-25)

His smile.
His hands.
His eyes.
His hair.
11)

What does Inocencio buy in Texas without consulting his wife? (from Chapter 58-63)

A bar.
A big screen TV.
A Cadillac.
A house.
12)

Who takes Soledad's part and stands up for her in the story? (from Chapter 33-42)

Eleuterio.
Jiminez.
Regina.
Narciso.
13)

The shoes a person wears and ______________ showed the class of the person. (from Chapter 23-25)

jewelry.
eating.
diction.
cars.
14)

How did Zoila consider killing the Grandmother? (from Chapters 64-80)

Pushing her down the stairs.
Taking away her oxygen.
Smothering her with a pillow.
Poisoning her food.
15)

What is Narciso's last name? (from Part II Chapter 21-22)

Martinez.
Gomez.
Rodriguez.
Reyes.
16)

Why does Soledad's daughter hate her? (from Chapter 52-57)

She was not supportive of her marriage.
She prevented her from going to college.
She did not support her career.
She belittled her in front of people.
17)

To what city does Viva want to move and take Celaya with her? (from Chapters 64-80)

San Francisco.
Los Angeles.
Portland.
Las Vegas.
18)

After who/what was Inocencio's daughter named? (from Chapter 43-51)

A city.
His mother.
A battle.
A former girlfriend.
19)

Other than Celaya, who is Inocencio's other daughter? (from Chapter 81-84)

Isabel.
Candelaria.
Carlotta.
Maria.
20)

Celaya is never taught about what it means to be __________________. (from Chapter 85 and 86)

Mexican.
a woman.
smart.
poor.
21)

Why does Eleuterio not approve of the relationship Narciso has with a girl in the city in #94? (from Chapters 26-32)

She is too young.
She has a child.
She was married before.
She is half black.
22)

The Awful Grandmother's stories are all about _________________________. (from Chapter 52-57)

making people feel sorry for her.
her dreams of a better life for her family.
her love of cooking.
her dead husband.
23)

What does Narciso do when he travels so much for work? (from Chapter 33-42)

He writes many letters.
He becomes homesick.
He has an affair.
He gets Frequent Flyer points.
24)

What similarity do Soledad and her daughter share regarding marriage? (from Chapter 52-57)

They both married in the same church.
They both wore the same dress.
They were both "stolen" away.
They both married men named Miguel.
25)

How many children did the person in #67 have? (from Part II Chapter 21-22)

Between 16 and 18.
12.
6.
13.
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