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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?
(a) New shoes.
(b) A burrito.
(c) A mango carved like a flower.
(d) Candy.

3. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Bamboo.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Tomatoes.

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

5. Mama seems to accept the situation, and once in the cabin, what does she do that Esperanza cannot understand?
(a) Mama starts cooking.
(b) Mama sings.
(c) Mama yells at her.
(d) Mama takes a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of two individuals spending so much time in Papa's study?

2. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, Mama, Abuelita, Alfonso and Hortensia meet to discuss something. What do they discuss?

3. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?

4. When Esperanza is running out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?

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

(see the answer key)

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