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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mama's reaction to a marriage proposal after Papa's death?
(a) She says she will think about it.
(b) She says yes.
(c) She refuses to marry him.
(d) She says she will answer him when her period of grieving is over.

2. On Esperanza's day first day of work alone, what does she ruin?
(a) The corn shucker.
(b) The babies' diapers.
(c) The tortilla press.
(d) The bean pot.

3. With someone sick, how do Alfonso and Juan make conditions better?
(a) They repair a ceiling in this person's room.
(b) They paint this person's room.
(c) The clean this person's tiny window.
(d) They hang curtains for privacy.

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

5. Who made the first cut at harvest time?
(a) Mama.
(b) Esperanza.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Papa.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what family friend helps the Ortegas and their friends leave Mexico?

2. Who encourages Esperanza to do her first job well so she will get hired again?

3. With regard to strikers, what have Miguel's experiences been?

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

5. At the time of this post-fire visit, what does the Ortega relative suggest will be an appropriate school for Esperanza?

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