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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to Papa's belt buckle since Papa's death?
(a) Esperanza has it.
(b) Mama has it with her religious statues.
(c) Tio Luis wears it.
(d) Abuelita keeps it with her rosary.

2. During their handiwork lesson in Chapter 1, what snack is brought to Esperanza and her grandmother?
(a) Chiliques.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Tacos.
(d) Sandwiches.

3. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Pinatas.
(c) Papayas.
(d) Baloons.

4. Who is Ramona?
(a) Esperanza's mother.
(b) The head housekeeper.
(c) Esperanza's best friend.
(d) Esperanza's grandmother.

5. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her doll.
(b) Her puzzles.
(c) Her ivory chess set.
(d) Her mother's purse.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?

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

3. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?

4. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?

5. Who is the role model for the dignity that Esperanza must exhibit to visitors?

(see the answer key)

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