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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter's 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Awful Grandmother think that Celaya's father should give the item in #25 to her and not to Celaya?
(a) She is old enough to drive.
(b) She goes out more.
(c) She understands the value of the item.
(d) She likes to dress up.

2. What is Celaya's mother's name?
(a) Zara.
(b) Zoe.
(c) Zoila.
(d) Zelda.

3. Why is the Grandmother rude to the townspeople while on vacation?
(a) Because they don't speak Spanish.
(b) Because they are uneducated.
(c) Because of the color of their skin.
(d) Because they don't own homes.

4. Why is the Awful Grandmother angry at Celaya's mother?
(a) She flirted with the neighbor man.
(b) She ate at a restaurant.
(c) She wrecked the family car.
(d) She tore the silk rebozo.

5. What does Celaya's mother do when she jumps out of the car?
(a) Runs as fast as she can.
(b) Finds a phone booth.
(c) Hails a cab.
(d) Flags down a policeman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Candelaria made a ____________ for Celaya that falls into the water.

2. What did Celaya's grandmother say when Celaya's hair was chopped off as a girl?

3. To what country did the narrator's family make an annual trip?

4. Which of Celaya's cousins seems to always get upset at the family gatherings?

5. How does Candelaria return home?

(see the answer key)

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