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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?
(a) A wedge of cheese.
(b) A pinata.
(c) Avocados.
(d) Beans.

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

3. What is one of the dishes that the families have on this first dinner together?
(a) Rice (arroz) and beans.
(b) Chicken and beans.
(c) Ham and beans.
(d) Hot dogs and beans.

4. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?
(a) He did not have citizen papers.
(b) He had no recommendations.
(c) He could not pass the test.
(d) He did not have the required lever.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In another recollection in Chapter 4, what was it that Papa rewarded Miguel's courage with?

2. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?

3. When the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?

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

5. On Saturday night, what do the women do together that Esperanza actually enjoys?

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