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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Mama and Esperanza pass through customs, what words are stamped on their documents?
(a) Immigrants Mexican.
(b) Workers Approved.
(c) Mexican National.
(d) Second Class.

3. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the border town where the travelers face an immigration review?
(a) Mexicali.
(b) Los Gatos.
(c) Aguascalientes.
(d) Los Ranchos.

4. 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) Relieved.
(b) Furious.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Happy.

5. Eventually, in Chapter 5, Esperanza misses her father and cries. Who comforts her and says they also miss him?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Esperanza brings the requested object to the hospital, what does it smell of?

2. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, what did Miguel have in his pocket that proved useful?

3. Who is the role model for the dignity that Esperanza must exhibit to visitors?

4. Who is Alfonso?

5. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?

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