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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?
(a) That her mother is ill.
(b) That the harvest is over.
(c) That it is her birthday.
(d) That her father died the day before.

2. To what does Esperanza compare their living style at this camp when they first arrive from Mexico?
(a) Horses.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Peasants.

3. 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 female farmers.
(c) A group of nuns.
(d) A group of female journalists.

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

5. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?
(a) Tio Luis.
(b) Tio Marco.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Abuelita.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?

2. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?

3. When the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?

4. After Mama talks with Esperanza in the cabin, what does Esperanza promise her mother?

5. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?

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