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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born?
(a) In a town near their own town in Mexico.
(b) In the United States.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) In a town far from their own town in Mexico.

2. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?
(a) Underneath the bed.
(b) In the barn.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the horse stable.

3. What is Esperanza's reaction to the girl with dirty hands who tries to hold her hand at the camp?
(a) She pulls away from the girl.
(b) She helps the girl wash her hands.
(c) She lets the girl hold her hand.
(d) She smiles and takes both hands of the girl.

4. After they all discuss family options in Chapter 3, what is Ramona's request of Alfonso?
(a) She wants to know if they will stay and start a new farm for her.
(b) She wants to know if they will write her if they find a work for her.
(c) She wants to know if she can send Esperanza with them until she can join them.
(d) She wants to know if she, Esperanza, and Abuelita can go with Alfonso to California.

5. What has happened to Papa's belt buckle since Papa's death?
(a) Abuelita keeps it with her rosary.
(b) Tio Luis wears it.
(c) Mama has it with her religious statues.
(d) Esperanza has it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the trunk that the visitors have left in Chapter 3?

2. Esperanza gives the babies rice water to sip. From whom does she get this idea?

3. Who made the first cut at harvest time?

4. What word most accurately describes how everyone on the ranch feels about the presence of the visitors who seem to take over Papa's study?

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

(see the answer key)

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