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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group of women help the Ortega's with their plan to survive and make a new life for themselves?
(a) A group female artists.
(b) A group of nuns.
(c) A group of female journalists.
(d) A group of female farmers.

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

3. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, what news does Miguel have for Esperanza?
(a) That his father wants to marry her mother.
(b) That he got a scholarsip for private school in Mexico City.
(c) That he is will work on the ranch for nothing.
(d) That he and his family may have to move to the United States.

4. On the wagon ride to the train station, why is Esperanza not permitted to ride with Miguel as she wants to?
(a) Because she has behaved like a spoiled child.
(b) Because women travelling at night is not deemed safe.
(c) Beause she is frail.
(d) Because there is no room.

5. If Ramona were to stay in Mexico and remain single, what would be her life situation?
(a) She would be taken care of by Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(b) She would work for Tio Marco and live in the town.
(c) She would work for the government.
(d) She would live in poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country do Esperanza and her family live?

2. What is in the trunk that the visitors have left in Chapter 3?

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

4. What does the Orgeta relative visiting after the fire think Esperanza will learn at the school?

5. Who are Papa's older step brothers?

(see the answer key)

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