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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esperanza think will make the individual in the hospital feel better?
(a) More medicine.
(b) For her to see Abuelita.
(c) Fresh air.
(d) More sleep.

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

3. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?
(a) Feeds her avocado.
(b) Braids her hair.
(c) Massages her back.
(d) Massages her feet.

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

5. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?
(a) A wedge of cheese.
(b) Avocados.
(c) Beans.
(d) A pinata.

Short Answer Questions

1. Esperanza gives the babies rice water to sip. From whom does she get this idea?

2. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?

3. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the border town where the travelers face an immigration review?

4. When Esperanza wakes up on the morning of her birthday, what word accurately describes her how she feels?

5. What is Esperanza feeling about speaking English?

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