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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Juan?
(a) Alfonso's brother.
(b) Hortensia's cousin.
(c) Hortensia's brother.
(d) Alfonso's cousin.

2. Who is the friend that Esperanza looks forward to spending time with right after her birthday?
(a) Abuelita.
(b) Marisol.
(c) Maria.
(d) Miguel.

3. What word most accurately describes how everyone on the ranch feels about the presence of the visitors who seem to take over Papa's study?
(a) Furious.
(b) Happy.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Uncomfortable.

4. What does the Orgeta relative visiting after the fire think Esperanza will learn at the school?
(a) Ranching.
(b) English.
(c) Better manners.
(d) Husbandry.

5. How do Irene and Melina help the Ortega household?
(a) They help Esperanza with the cooking.
(b) They help Esperanza with the cleaning.
(c) They bring soup to Mama.
(d) They help Esperanza with the babysitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which birthday is Esperanza eagerly anticipating?

2. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?

3. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?

4. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?

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

(see the answer key)

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