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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Celaya's mother say about the Grandmother?
(a) She is the glue that keeps the family together.
(b) She is her inspiration.
(c) She is an intrusion in their lives.
(d) She is like a mother to her.

3. Where does Inocencio decide to take his family?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Acapulco.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) San Diego.

4. Every year Celaya forgets about the stark differences in ______________ in the U.S. and Mexico.
(a) the climate.
(b) the music.
(c) the food.
(d) the scenery.

5. The Grandfather tells Celaya that he lost three ribs ___________________.
(a) in a car accident.
(b) falling off a bike.
(c) in a knife fight.
(d) in a terrible battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the children wear at the beach to protect their skin?

2. Who invites herself to go on the trip with Inocencio and his family?

3. What topic does Zoila complain to Inocencio about?

4. Mexico City is called the _______________ of the New World.

5. What was the most striking feature that the young Narciso Reyes had?

(see the answer key)

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