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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the surprise Alfonso and Miguel show the women after dinner in Chapter 7?
(a) A pony.
(b) A kitten.
(c) A shrine.
(d) A puppy.

2. When the Ortega's get to their family friend's house in Chapter 4, for whom does Esperanza look?
(a) Maria.
(b) Marisol.
(c) Tina.
(d) Miguel.

3. When Esperanza and her mother are together in Chapter 7, what does Mama confess she misses?
(a) Her dresses.
(b) Her servants.
(c) Her garden.
(d) Her house.

4. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?
(a) She offers the girl her shawl.
(b) She combs her hair and styles it.
(c) She offers her fruit.
(d) She makes her a doll.

5. In the context of this story, what is a "jamaica?"
(a) A fiesta.
(b) A meat tortilla.
(c) An omelette.
(d) A cigar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mama's diagnosis in Chapter 10?

2. What does Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have?

3. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, what did Miguel have in his pocket that proved useful?

4. On the wagon ride to the train station, why is Esperanza not permitted to ride with Miguel as she wants to?

5. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?

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