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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Yakota?
(a) The market owner.
(b) The foreman.
(c) The strike organizer.
(d) The doctor's nephew.

2. On the morning after the strike, of whom does Esperanza ask a favor?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Marta.
(d) Josefina.

3. As Chapter 13 begins, what does the family suspect Miguel of?
(a) Stolen money orders from Esperanza.
(b) Gone back to Mexico.
(c) Stolen money from the shed.
(d) Gone to get Abuelita.

4. When Esperanza wanders away from the picnic, what does she do?
(a) She lies on the ground.
(b) She "talks" to her father.
(c) She picks flowers.
(d) She prays.

5. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?
(a) Avocados.
(b) A pinata.
(c) A wedge of cheese.
(d) Beans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 10 is entitled "The Avocados." What is the significance of the avocados in this chapter?

2. Who is the friend that Esperanza looks forward to spending time with right after her birthday?

3. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?

4. In Chapter 10, Miguel gets a new job. Where is this job?

5. After Mama talks with Esperanza in the cabin, what does Esperanza promise her mother?

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