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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, what did Miguel have in his pocket that proved useful?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A gun.
(c) A trap.
(d) A knife.

3. What does Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have?
(a) A kitten.
(b) A pair of red shoes.
(c) A lollipop.
(d) A pretty shawl.

4. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her mother's purse.
(b) Her puzzles.
(c) Her doll.
(d) Her ivory chess set.

5. Why do the doctors suggest that Esperanza discontinue her visits to Mama for a while?
(a) She may get what Mama has.
(b) She should be working to pay medical bills.
(c) She is making Mama depressed.
(d) She may bring contagious disease.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the Ortega's get to their family friend's house in Chapter 4, for whom does Esperanza look?

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

4. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what family friend helps the Ortegas and their friends leave Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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