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When I Was Puerto Rican Quiz

Esmeralda Santiago
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When I Was Puerto Rican Quiz

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1)

To what does Esmeralda compare Abuela's palms in "Why Women Remain Jamona"? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

Butter.
Leather.
An old cloth.
An avocado pit.
2)

In front of how many women does Esmeralda audition? (from A Shot at It and Epilogue: One of These Days)

2.
3.
5.
4.
3)

Why doesn't Esmeralda change clothes after church in "Why Women Remain Jamona"? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

She is waiting for Papi to arrive.
She must return to church later.
She loves the white pique dress.
She does not have clothing to change into.
4)

What skill does Abuela teach Esmeralda? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

Cooking.
Knitting.
Rolling pastries.
Needlepoint.
5)

What time do Esmeralda's classes begin in "Mami Gets a Job"? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

8:15.
8:00.
7:30.
9:40.
6)

What color are Nicasia's eyes? (from El Mangle and Letters From New York)

Green.
One is green and one is brown.
Brown with yellow flecks.
Black.
7)

How far is the performing arts school from Esmeralda's house? (from A Shot at It and Epilogue: One of These Days)

A 15 minute walk.
30 minutes by car.
2 hours each way by bus.
1 hour each way by subway.
8)

Which tradition do Esmeralda and her partner pantomime? (from A Shot at It and Epilogue: One of These Days)

Carving a pumpkin.
Praying in church.
Decorating a Christmas tree.
Opening birthday presents.
9)

What happens to Dona Cony in "El Mangle"? (from El Mangle and Letters From New York)

Dona Cony's husband leaves her.
Dona Cony's house burns down.
Dona Cony dies.
Dona Cony's son dies.
10)

Why must Esmeralda use her right hand to cross herself? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

Esmeralda's left hand has an unsightly mole.
Esmeralda is a child and must cross with her right hand.
The left hand is the Devil's hand.
Esmeralda injured her left hand to gain Abuela's sympathy.
11)

What is the first word of English Esmeralda hears her mother speak? (from Angels on the Ceiling and You Don't Want to Know)

Taxi.
Home.
No.
Yes.
12)

Mami threatens the children that if they repeat the obscenities they hear, which of the following will happen? (from El Mangle and Letters From New York)

The child will get a mouthful of hot peppers.
The child will not go to heaven.
The child will get a severe spanking.
The child will be sent to live with Tata.
13)

What is mavi, the beverage that Papi makes in "Mami Gets a Job"? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

Coffee.
Bark beer.
Rum.
Wine.
14)

Why do Esmeralda and the children stay cooped up inside now that they live in Brooklyn? (from Angels on the Ceiling and You Don't Want to Know)

The neighborhood is full of gente mala.
The children have too much homework to play outside.
Mami doesn't trust that they will not get lost.
It is too cold to go outside.
15)

What color are Abuelo's eyes? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

Brown.
Black.
Grey.
Turquoise.
16)

What kind of business do Mami and Papi start together? (from Casi Senorita and Dreams of a Better Life)

A cafetin ambulante.
A construction company.
A laundromat.
An al fresco cafe.
17)

Where does Esmeralda go with Mami to act as a translator? (from Angels on the Ceiling and You Don't Want to Know)

The welfare office.
The police station.
The elementary school office.
A meeting with Mami's boss at the factory.
18)

What meal do all the children agree on? (from Casi Senorita and Dreams of a Better Life)

Arroz con pollo.
Fried potatoes.
Oatmeal.
Pork chops.
19)

From what play does Mr. Barone select Esmeralda's monologue? (from A Shot at It and Epilogue: One of These Days)

Romeo and Juliet.
The Silver Chord.
Death of a Salesman.
A Streetcar Named Desire.
20)

Who does Esmeralda perform the pantomime with? (from A Shot at It and Epilogue: One of These Days)

Mami.
Bonnie.
Delsa.
Yolanda.
21)

Which memory causes Esmeralda to cry in "El Mangle"? (from El Mangle and Letters From New York)

The memory of Abuela's house.
The memory of the flamboyan tree in the backyard.
The memory of her old school.
The memory of watching sunsets from the porch with her father.
22)

Where does the family live in "Dreams of a Better Life"? (from Casi Senorita and Dreams of a Better Life)

Sabana Seca.
Santurce.
San Juan.
Macun.
23)

Why don't boys pay attention to Esmeralda in "Letters from New York"? (from El Mangle and Letters From New York)

Esmeralda's father has threatened all the boys in the vicinity.
Esmeralda has a reputation for being unfriendly.
Esmeralda has scrawny legs and a flat chest.
Esmeralda keeps her head down.
24)

What happens when Esmeralda walks home with Johannes? (from Casi Senorita and Dreams of a Better Life)

Esmeralda slaps him.
Johannes carries her things.
Esmeralda falls in the creek.
Johannes tries to kiss Esmeralda.
25)

How does Esmeralda injure herself in "Why Women Remain Jamona"? (from Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job)

In the doorjamb.
On the broken bed frame.
On the stove.
In the bus door.
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