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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. What is the narrator staring at as the story opens?
(a) A book.
(b) A sunset.
(c) A TV.
(d) A picture.

2. Why is Candelaria removed from the Awful Grandmother's house?
(a) Her mother doesn't want her to be abused.
(b) She got a better paying job.
(c) She wants to go to college.
(d) She has to finish high school.

3. According to the Awful Grandmother, what should come first in a person's life?
(a) Money.
(b) Family.
(c) Religion.
(d) Education.

4. Who is married to Uncle Fat Face?
(a) Aunty Licha.
(b) Aunt Cecile.
(c) Aunty Tia.
(d) Aunt Maria.

5. To what does Celaya compare the color of the skin of Candelaria?
(a) Honey.
(b) Milk.
(c) Bittersweet chocolate.
(d) Caramel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Celaya sleep at night?

2. What is a rebozo?

3. What seems to run rampant in the community?

4. What luxury does Celaya's family have that makes them feel rich?

5. What nickname does Celaya's mother call Celaya?

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