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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their handiwork lesson in Chapter 1, what snack is brought to Esperanza and her grandmother?
(a) Tacos.
(b) Chiliques.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Sandwiches.

2. After Esperanza's birthday, who is spending so much time in her father's study?
(a) Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(b) Abuelita and Mama.
(c) Miguel and Alfonso.
(d) Miguel and Hortensia.

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

4. In the myth that Abuelita reminds Esperanza of, what ultimately happens to the bird?
(a) He spreads peace wherever he goes.
(b) He is born again out of his ashes.
(c) He sings a sweet, hopeful song that encourages others.
(d) His wide wings destroy all who threaten him.

5. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her ivory chess set.
(b) Her doll.
(c) Her mother's purse.
(d) Her puzzles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Esperanza wanders away from the picnic, what does she do?

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

3. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

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

5. When Mama and Esperanza pass through customs, what words are stamped on their documents?

(see the answer key)

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