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

2. What group of women help the Ortega's with their plan to survive and make a new life for themselves?
(a) A group female artists.
(b) A group of nuns.
(c) A group of female farmers.
(d) A group of female journalists.

3. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?
(a) Soft mattresses in the sleeping compartments.
(b) People in fancy clothes.
(c) Leather train seats.
(d) Silver and crystal in the dining car.

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

5. On the truck ride when Marta talks about the workers' conditions and attempts to improve their lives, who is it that listens intently?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the myth that Abuelita reminds Esperanza of, what ultimately happens to the bird?

2. After Esperanza's birthday, who is spending so much time in her father's study?

3. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

4. What is the one thing Juan's daughter does NOT brag about to Esperanza?

5. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?

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