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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?
(a) A phoenix.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A dove.
(d) A blue bird.

2. 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.

3. When Abuelita is trying to get out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her crocheting.
(b) Her purse,
(c) Her journal
(d) Her photo box.

4. What does Marta's family do for a living?
(a) They pick oranges.
(b) They pick peaches.
(c) They pick cotton.
(d) They pick strawberries.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the lawyer comes to explain Papa's will, who is to receive the house on the ranch?

2. What handiwork does Abuelita teach Esperanza?

3. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?

4. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, what did Miguel have in his pocket that proved useful?

5. During their handiwork lesson in Chapter 1, what snack is brought to Esperanza and her grandmother?

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