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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Baja.
(c) Spain.
(d) California.

2. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza give her mother?
(a) A shawl.
(b) A smooth stone from the field.
(c) A stuffed baked potato.
(d) A yarn doll she made.

3. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?
(a) Marco.
(b) Alfonso
(c) The mayor.
(d) Miguel.

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

5. Who yells out, "It is a sweep!" in Chapter 11?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Josefina.
(d) Marta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esperanza buy at the market that is not for her mother?

2. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

3. 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?

4. The title of Chapter 8 is Las Ciruelas, the plums. What is the significance of the plums in this chapter?

5. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?

(see the answer key)

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