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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 the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Marisol.
(c) Senor Rodriguez.
(d) Maria.

2. On Christmas day, what is Mama's condition?
(a) She is very weak.
(b) She is stronger.
(c) She develops a rash.
(d) She develops a heart ailment.

3. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Bamboo.
(d) Tomatoes.

4. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her mother's purse.
(b) Her ivory chess set.
(c) Her doll.
(d) Her puzzles.

5. 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 horse stable.
(d) In the closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?

2. Who is Mr. Yakota?

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

4. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza give her mother?

5. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

(see the answer key)

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