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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What luxury does Celaya's family have that makes them feel rich?
(a) A new refrigerator.
(b) Expensive furniture in the house.
(c) Three bedrooms.
(d) A used car.

5. Why does Celaya's grandmother say Celaya could not appreciate a silk rebozo?
(a) She is too young to understand what it means.
(b) She grew up in the United States.
(c) She doesn't take care of her things.
(d) She would rather wear cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a rebozo?

2. What is a symbol of class and better breeding in Mexico?

3. Which one of Celaya's brothers was left in Mexico to attend military school?

4. What is the narrator's name?

5. Whose birthday does the Grandmother make arrangements to celebrate?

(see the answer key)

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