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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Narciso's mother?
(a) Senora Carmina.
(b) Senora Maria.
(c) Senora Carlotta.
(d) Senora Regina.

2. Who was Narciso's mother?
(a) Senora Carmela.
(b) Senora Maria.
(c) Senora Carlotta.
(d) Senora Regina.

3. How many children are in Celaya's family?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

4. What shape is the house the family stays in in Acapulco?
(a) Boat-shaped.
(b) Round.
(c) Octagonal.
(d) Rectangular.

5. The shoes a person wears and ______________ showed the class of the person.
(a) cars.
(b) diction.
(c) eating.
(d) jewelry.

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

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

8. What topic does Zoila complain to Inocencio about?
(a) Wanting a bigger house.
(b) Never going anywhere.
(c) Leaving dirty clothes on the floor.
(d) Not making enough money.

9. The Grandmother is perpetually hungry for _______________.
(a) spirituality.
(b) burritos.
(c) intellectual stimulation.
(d) attention.

10. What does the Grandmother say about Zoira to Inocencia?
(a) She is better fit to raise the kids than Zoira is.
(b) He must choose between his mother or his wife.
(c) Zoira needs psychological help.
(d) He picked a wonderful woman to be his wife.

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

12. 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 like a mother to her.
(d) She is an intrusion in their lives.

13. What does Celaya's mother tell her father when he catches her?
(a) She has fallen in love with someone else.
(b) She has a bad migraine.
(c) Their marriage is over.
(d) She doesn't want to go home yet.

14. What did Celaya's grandmother say when Celaya's hair was chopped off as a girl?
(a) It made her look like a boy.
(b) It accentuated her beautiful eyes.
(c) It would help it grow back faster.
(d) She should always keep it like that.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the Awful Grandmother was a young girl, her family made ________________.

3. Who is the Awful Grandmother's washerwoman?

4. Who owns the house in Acapulco?

5. How does the Grandfather generally treat Celaya?

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