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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Esperanza's reaction to the girl with dirty hands who tries to hold her hand at the camp?
(a) She pulls away from the girl.
(b) She smiles and takes both hands of the girl.
(c) She helps the girl wash her hands.
(d) She lets the girl hold her hand.

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

4. Eventually, in Chapter 5, Esperanza misses her father and cries. Who comforts her and says they also miss him?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) Mama.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Hortensia.

5. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) California.
(c) Baja.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the women in the camp laugh at Esperanza and upset her, who helps her?

2. What is Esperanza feeling about speaking English?

3. What group of women help the Ortega's with their plan to survive and make a new life for themselves?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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