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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special dessert is Isabel's mother is making on Saturday night?
(a) Almond flan.
(b) Rice pudding.
(c) Fried dough.
(d) Corn bread.

2. On the evening of the first dinner at Esperanza's cabin, what do the adults complain of?
(a) The long hours.
(b) The hot sun.
(c) Aches and pains.
(d) The grouchy boss.

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

4. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?
(a) Braids her hair.
(b) Massages her feet.
(c) Massages her back.
(d) Feeds her avocado.

5. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?
(a) People in fancy clothes.
(b) Silver and crystal in the dining car.
(c) Soft mattresses in the sleeping compartments.
(d) Leather train seats.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the poor woman Mama befriends on the train?

3. While the camp is having a party, who comes to encourage the workers to strike?

4. Who is Mr. Yakota?

5. What do the travelers sit on in the train to California?

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