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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Celaya's father tell the Awful Grandmother that he wants to buy for Celaya?
(a) A prom dress.
(b) A car.
(c) A fur coat.
(d) A silk rebozo.

2. Who is the daughter of the washerwoman?
(a) Camille.
(b) Candelaria.
(c) Constance.
(d) Cecilia.

3. What profession does Aunt Light-Skin have?
(a) Cook.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Teacher.

4. In what city did the narrator's father and uncles work?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. Whose birthday does the Grandmother make arrangements to celebrate?
(a) Paz.
(b) Celaya.
(c) Maria.
(d) Inocencio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Every year Celaya forgets about the stark differences in ______________ in the U.S. and Mexico.

2. Why is Candelaria invited to go on the trip?

3. To what does Celaya compare the color of the skin of Candelaria?

4. According to the Awful Grandmother, what should come first in a person's life?

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

(see the answer key)

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