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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Yakota?
(a) The doctor's nephew.
(b) The strike organizer.
(c) The foreman.
(d) The market owner.

2. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?
(a) A picture of the United States.
(b) A picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
(c) A picture of the Mexican flag.
(d) A picture of Papa.

3. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?
(a) She prays with a rosary.
(b) She crochets.
(c) She writes in a journal.
(d) She knits.

4. In Chapter 7, What is one thing that Esperanza does NOT say she will pray for?
(a) To make friends.
(b) For a piece of coconut candy.
(c) For Abuelita to get well.
(d) For Abuelita to be able to get her money from the bank.

5. What is the one thing Esperanza does NOT assure Mama of before she leaves the hospital on the day she gets her diagnosis?
(a) She will work.
(b) She will bring Abuelita to her.
(c) She will take care of everything.
(d) She will pay the bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the context of this story, what is a "jamaica?"

2. When Esperanza does the family marketing for the first time, what does Esperanza give to the poor man who approaches her and Isabel?

3. At the market, what does Esperanza buy to give to her mother?

4. What does Esperanza buy at the market that is not for her mother?

5. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?

(see the answer key)

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