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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the truck ride when Marta talks about the workers' conditions and attempts to improve their lives, who is it that listens intently?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Mama.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Alfonso.

2. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
(a) Senor Rodriguez.
(b) Maria.
(c) Marisol.
(d) Miguel.

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

4. Who comes to check on the sick person during harvest time and give a diagnosis?
(a) The foreman's wife.
(b) A Mexican doctor.
(c) A nurse from the county.
(d) An American doctor.

5. After the fire, which of the Ortega family relatives comes to visit?
(a) Tio Luis.
(b) Tia Ana.
(c) Tia Maria.
(d) Tio Marco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Esperanza talks with Isabel, who does Esperanza say will come soon to rescue them and move them out of the camp?

3. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, what news does Miguel have for Esperanza?

4. Esperanza finally opens her birthday gifts. From whom is the porcelain doll?

5. After they all discuss family options in Chapter 3, what is Ramona's request of Alfonso?

(see the answer key)

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