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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In another recollection in Chapter 4, what was it that Papa rewarded Miguel's courage with?
(a) A train ride.
(b) A belt buckle.
(c) Money.
(d) A horse.

2. After they all discuss family options in Chapter 3, what is Ramona's request of Alfonso?
(a) She wants to know if she can send Esperanza with them until she can join them.
(b) She wants to know if she, Esperanza, and Abuelita can go with Alfonso to California.
(c) She wants to know if they will write her if they find a work for her.
(d) She wants to know if they will stay and start a new farm for her.

3. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, what news does Miguel have for Esperanza?
(a) That he and his family may have to move to the United States.
(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 his father wants to marry her mother.

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

5. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, Mama, Abuelita, Alfonso and Hortensia meet to discuss something. What do they discuss?
(a) Starting a winery.
(b) Whether or not the income from the grapes is enough to support the house.
(c) Esperanza's education.
(d) Esperanza and Miguel's future together.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the border town where the travelers face an immigration review?

2. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?

3. Eventually, in Chapter 5, Esperanza misses her father and cries. Who comforts her and says they also miss him?

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

5. In Chapter 1, which birthday is Esperanza eagerly anticipating?

(see the answer key)

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