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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 Ada?
(a) Marta's mother.
(b) A woman Esperanza works with.
(c) A nurse.
(d) The market owner.

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

3. What is the name of the poor woman Mama befriends on the train?
(a) Carmen.
(b) Concita.
(c) Lala.
(d) Josefina.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?

3. What is Esperanza's reaction to the interruption of another child on the train?

4. What is Mama's diagnosis in Chapter 10?

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

(see the answer key)

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