Caramelo, or, Puro Cuento Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Caramelo, or, Puro Cuento Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Senora Regina's demeanor toward Soledad?
(a) Motherly.
(b) Rude.
(c) Caring.
(d) Sensitive.

2. Where did Soledad sleep in Narciso's house?
(a) In the shed.
(b) In a guest bedroom.
(c) On a cot in the pantry.
(d) In the sleeping porch.

3. Who is the Awful Grandmother's washerwoman?
(a) Maria.
(b) Amparao.
(c) Zara.
(d) Amelia.

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

5. Who owns the house in Acapulco?
(a) Maria.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Carlotta.
(d) Catita.

6. Which of Celaya's cousins seems to always get upset at the family gatherings?
(a) Antonieta.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Maria.
(d) Cecile.

7. What is a rebozo?
(a) A spice.
(b) A carriage.
(c) A shawl.
(d) A weapon.

8. Mexico City is called the _______________ of the New World.
(a) London.
(b) New York.
(c) Rio.
(d) Paris.

9. What is a chillona?
(a) A wimp.
(b) A hero.
(c) A tattletale.
(d) A crybaby.

10. What is a symbol of class and better breeding in Mexico?
(a) Giving fancy parties.
(b) Having a brick house.
(c) Being blonde and light-skinned.
(d) Owning a tuxedo.

11. Candelaria made a ____________ for Celaya that falls into the water.
(a) bracelet.
(b) flower.
(c) necklace.
(d) hat.

12. What is Narciso's last name?
(a) Gomez.
(b) Martinez.
(c) Reyes.
(d) Rodriguez.

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

14. What is the Grandfather's name?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Narciso.
(c) Pasquale.
(d) Paulo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is frightened of the water in Acapulco?

3. Who did the narrator's family travel to see on its annual trips?

4. Where is Candelaria left while on the family trip?

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

(see the answer keys)

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