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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, what news does Miguel have for Esperanza?
(a) That his father wants to marry her mother.
(b) That he is will work on the ranch for nothing.
(c) That he got a scholarsip for private school in Mexico City.
(d) That he and his family may have to move to the United States.

2. Esperanza finally opens her birthday gifts. From whom is the porcelain doll?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Abuelito.

3. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?
(a) Bertina.
(b) Lola.
(c) Marisol.
(d) Chita.

4. After Papa's will is discussed, who proposes marriage to Mama?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) Tio Marco.
(c) Tio Luis.
(d) Senor Rodriguez.

5. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Bamboo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ramona?

2. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?

3. When Esperanza is in the garden, on what does she cut her finger?

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?

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

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