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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Esperanza is doing one of her chores, she hears women laughing at her. What is the chore she isn't doing well?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Carrying a baby.
(c) Sweeping.
(d) Cutting vegetables.

2. While the family is waiting for Papa to come in from the fields at the end of the day, who is it that the family worries about?
(a) Bandits.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Americans.
(d) Coyotes.

3. What do the families have for dessert on their first dinner together?
(a) Corn bread.
(b) Canteloupe.
(c) Fried dough.
(d) Rice pudding.

4. Early in Chapter 11, what is Esperanza's criticism of the strikers?
(a) Their language was vulgar.
(b) They were dirty.
(c) They only listen if you agree with them.
(d) They were abusive to their own people.

5. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?
(a) Braids her hair.
(b) Feeds her avocado.
(c) Massages her feet.
(d) Massages her back.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the lawyer comes to explain Papa's will, who is to receive the house on the ranch?

3. What is one of the dishes that the families have on this first dinner together?

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

5. At the time of this post-fire visit, what does the Ortega relative suggest will be an appropriate school for Esperanza?

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