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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mama and Esperanza pass through customs, what words are stamped on their documents?
(a) Mexican National.
(b) Second Class.
(c) Immigrants Mexican.
(d) Workers Approved.

2. When Mama sits Esperanza down in the cabin to talk to her, what is the essence of Mama's lecture to Esperanza?
(a) Esperanza is ruining her chances of getting one of the better jobs.
(b) Esperanza is making her mother depressed.
(c) Esperanza is making a fool of herself.
(d) Esperanza can choose to be happy or miserable.

3. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?
(a) Alfonso
(b) Marco.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Miguel.

4. What was the issue over which the Mexican Revolution was fought?
(a) Waste managment.
(b) Landowners owning very large pieces of land.
(c) Communism.
(d) Taxation.

5. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?
(a) A picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
(b) A picture of Papa.
(c) A picture of the United States.
(d) A picture of the Mexican flag.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ramona is weighing her options, who explains her options?

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

3. What group of women help the Ortega's with their plan to survive and make a new life for themselves?

4. What is Juan's daughter's name?

5. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?

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