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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 Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have?
(a) A pretty shawl.
(b) A kitten.
(c) A lollipop.
(d) A pair of red shoes.

2. In Chapter 8 at harvest time, how many days a week are the workers working?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

3. When Esperanza wakes up on the morning of her birthday, what word accurately describes her how she feels?
(a) Excited.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Confused.

4. Who encourages Esperanza to do her first job well so she will get hired again?
(a) Juan.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Irene.
(d) Miguel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

2. What does Esperanza do to earn money once she is the only one in her family working?

3. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?

4. Mama seems to accept the situation, and once in the cabin, what does she do that Esperanza cannot understand?

5. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?

(see the answer key)

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