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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Esperanza first arrives at the migrant workers camp, who does she hears speaking English?
(a) The foreman's daughter, Flora.
(b) The foreman.
(c) The foreman's wife.
(d) Marta.

2. What is Esperanza's reaction to the interruption of another child on the train?
(a) She slyly kicks the child so that no one will see.
(b) She shyly touches the girl's hand.
(c) She puts away what she is playing with.
(d) She speaks only English to her.

3. In Chapter 8, it is harvest time. What crop is the family harvesting?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Corn.
(d) Plums.

4. What does the person is in the hospital in Chapter 9 request that Esperanza bring?
(a) The doll Papa gave Esperanza.
(b) Her rosary.
(c) The yarn doll.
(d) The crocheted blanket.

5. On the truck ride when Marta talks about the workers' conditions and attempts to improve their lives, who is it that listens intently?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Alfonso.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the one thing Juan's daughter does NOT brag about to Esperanza?

3. When Mama sits Esperanza down in the cabin to talk to her, what is the essence of Mama's lecture to Esperanza?

4. In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born?

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

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