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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ramona?
(a) Esperanza's mother.
(b) The head housekeeper.
(c) Esperanza's best friend.
(d) Esperanza's grandmother.

2. Who is going to care for Abuelita until her ankle heals?
(a) The editor of the local paper.
(b) The nuns.
(c) The mother of Tio Luis.
(d) The mother of Tio Marco.

3. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?
(a) She offers the girl her shawl.
(b) She combs her hair and styles it.
(c) She offers her fruit.
(d) She makes her a doll.

4. Who is the friend that Esperanza looks forward to spending time with right after her birthday?
(a) Marisol.
(b) Maria.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Abuelita.

5. Who is Alfonso?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The boss of the field workers.
(c) The son of one of the field workers.
(d) Esperanza's father.

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. In another recollection in Chapter 4, what was it that Papa rewarded Miguel's courage with?

3. Who is Hortensia?

4. After Papa's will is discussed, who proposes marriage to Mama?

5. If Ramona were to stay in Mexico and remain single, what would be her life situation?

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