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

2. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?
(a) A fiesta wagon.
(b) A farmer's produce wagon ready for market.
(c) A chicken carrier.
(d) A blacksmith's wagon.

3. What does Esperanza buy at the market that is not for her mother?
(a) A toothbrush.
(b) A money order.
(c) A mug.
(d) A sun visor.

4. What is Mama's diagnosis in Chapter 10?
(a) Scarlet Fever.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Pneumonia.

5. What do the families have for dessert on their first dinner together?
(a) Corn bread.
(b) Rice pudding.
(c) Canteloupe.
(d) Fried dough.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?

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

4. Why do the doctors suggest that Esperanza discontinue her visits to Mama for a while?

5. Who is Ada?

(see the answer key)

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