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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Juan?
(a) Hortensia's brother.
(b) Alfonso's cousin.
(c) Alfonso's brother.
(d) Hortensia's cousin.

2. Who comes to check on the sick person during harvest time and give a diagnosis?
(a) An American doctor.
(b) A nurse from the county.
(c) A Mexican doctor.
(d) The foreman's wife.

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

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

5. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, what did Miguel have in his pocket that proved useful?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A gun.
(c) A trap.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. After they all discuss family options in Chapter 3, what is Ramona's request of Alfonso?

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

3. In Chapter 7, What is one thing that Esperanza does NOT say she will pray for?

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

5. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?

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