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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have?
(a) A lollipop.
(b) A pretty shawl.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A pair of red shoes.

2. What does the person is in the hospital in Chapter 9 request that Esperanza bring?
(a) Her rosary.
(b) The crocheted blanket.
(c) The doll Papa gave Esperanza.
(d) The yarn doll.

3. 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 making her mother depressed.
(b) Esperanza is making a fool of herself.
(c) Esperanza is ruining her chances of getting one of the better jobs.
(d) Esperanza can choose to be happy or miserable.

4. The title of Chapter 8 is Las Ciruelas, the plums. What is the significance of the plums in this chapter?
(a) The plums are what she gives to a hungry child.
(b) The plums are what Esperanza shines and puts on the table.
(c) The plums cause the babies' sickness.
(d) The plums are part of what Esperanza cooks for dinner.

5. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?
(a) A blacksmith's wagon.
(b) A farmer's produce wagon ready for market.
(c) A chicken carrier.
(d) A fiesta wagon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

2. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?

3. What does Marta's family do for a living?

4. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?

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

(see the answer key)

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