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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which birthday is Esperanza eagerly anticipating?
(a) Her fourteenth.
(b) Her thirteenth birthday.
(c) Her twelfth.
(d) Her fifteenth.

2. Who made the first cut at harvest time?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Papa.
(c) Mama.
(d) Esperanza.

3. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?
(a) She prays with a rosary.
(b) She crochets.
(c) She knits.
(d) She writes in a journal.

4. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Alfonso
(c) Miguel.
(d) Marco.

5. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?
(a) A picture of the Mexican flag.
(b) A picture of the United States.
(c) A picture of Papa.
(d) A picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of two individuals spending so much time in Papa's study?

2. On the wagon ride to the train station, why is Esperanza not permitted to ride with Miguel as she wants to?

3. Who is Hortensia?

4. After Papa's will is discussed, who proposes marriage to Mama?

5. After the fire, which of the Ortega family relatives comes to visit?

(see the answer key)

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