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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) For her to see Abuelita.
(b) More sleep.
(c) More medicine.
(d) Fresh air.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what family friend helps the Ortegas and their friends leave Mexico?
(a) The family doctor.
(b) The lawyer.
(c) Senor Rodriguez.
(d) The mayor.

3. At the market, what does Esperanza buy to give to her mother?
(a) A pinata.
(b) A sweater.
(c) Socks.
(d) A robe.

4. During the harvest time, who becomes ill?
(a) Juan.
(b) Mama.
(c) Josefina.
(d) Hortensia.

5. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?
(a) A blue bird.
(b) A dove.
(c) A phoenix.
(d) An eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the wagon ride to the train station, why is Esperanza not permitted to ride with Miguel as she wants to?

2. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza see that she wishes she could give to her mother?

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

4. Early in Chapter 11, what is Esperanza's criticism of the strikers?

5. What was the issue over which the Mexican Revolution was fought?

(see the answer key)

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