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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the lawyer comes to explain Papa's will, who is to receive the house on the ranch?
(a) Mama.
(b) Esperanza.
(c) Tio Luis.
(d) Abuelita.

2. On the evening of the first dinner at Esperanza's cabin, what do the adults complain of?
(a) Aches and pains.
(b) The long hours.
(c) The grouchy boss.
(d) The hot sun.

3. What is the name of the poor woman Mama befriends on the train?
(a) Josefina.
(b) Lala.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Concita.

4. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from?
(a) Aguascalientes.
(b) Los Ranchos.
(c) Los Gatos.
(d) Mexicali.

5. In another recollection in Chapter 4, what was it that Papa rewarded Miguel's courage with?
(a) Money.
(b) A belt buckle.
(c) A train ride.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have?

2. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?

3. What is Abelitia's parting gift to Esperanza?

4. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?

5. On Esperanza's day first day of work alone, what does she ruin?

(see the answer key)

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