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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?
(a) Massages her feet.
(b) Braids her hair.
(c) Massages her back.
(d) Feeds her avocado.

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

3. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?
(a) In the barn.
(b) Underneath the bed.
(c) In the horse stable.
(d) In the closet.

4. In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) In the United States.
(c) In a town near their own town in Mexico.
(d) In a town far from their own town in Mexico.

5. What is Esperanza's reaction to the interruption of another child on the train?
(a) She slyly kicks the child so that no one will see.
(b) She puts away what she is playing with.
(c) She speaks only English to her.
(d) She shyly touches the girl's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?

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

3. Who is Ada?

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

5. What is one of the dishes that the families have on this first dinner together?

(see the answer key)

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