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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Esperanza first arrives at the migrant workers camp, who does she hears speaking English?
(a) The foreman's wife.
(b) The foreman's daughter, Flora.
(c) The foreman.
(d) Marta.

2. The title of Chapter 8 is Las Ciruelas, the plums. What is the significance of the plums in this chapter?
(a) The plums are what Esperanza shines and puts on the table.
(b) The plums cause the babies' sickness.
(c) The plums are what she gives to a hungry child.
(d) The plums are part of what Esperanza cooks for dinner.

3. What word most accurately describes how everyone on the ranch feels about the presence of the visitors who seem to take over Papa's study?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Furious.
(d) Uncomfortable.

4. When Chapter 3 begins, Esperanza is dreaming. What in her dream is trying to wake her?
(a) A lizard.
(b) A bear.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A cat.

5. When Abuelita is trying to get out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her purse,
(b) Her photo box.
(c) Her journal
(d) Her crocheting.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the harvest time, who becomes ill?

2. When Esperanza is doing one of her chores, she hears women laughing at her. What is the chore she isn't doing well?

3. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

4. After Mama talks with Esperanza in the cabin, what does Esperanza promise her mother?

5. When the lawyer comes to explain Papa's will, who is to receive the income for the grapes?

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