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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?
(a) Baja.
(b) California.
(c) Spain.
(d) Mexico City.

2. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from?
(a) Los Gatos.
(b) Aguascalientes.
(c) Los Ranchos.
(d) Mexicali.

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

4. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?
(a) To bring soup.
(b) To bring tortillas.
(c) To renew his marriage proposal.
(d) To give insurance advice.

5. At the time of this post-fire visit, what does the Ortega relative suggest will be an appropriate school for Esperanza?
(a) A boarding school.
(b) A public school.
(c) An English school.
(d) A foreign school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Juan?

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

3. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?

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

5. What do the travelers sit on in the train to California?

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