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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 Sixto?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Esperanza's father.
(c) The son of one of the field workers.
(d) The boss of the field workers.

2. In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born?
(a) In a town far from their own town in Mexico.
(b) In the United States.
(c) In a town near their own town in Mexico.
(d) Mexico City.

3. Back at the camp, what does Esperanza present to the person she picked up in Bakersfield?
(a) A crocheted pillow.
(b) A bag of plums.
(c) A yarn doll.
(d) A blanket.

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

5. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?
(a) Pinatas.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Papayas.
(d) Baloons.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, Mama, Abuelita, Alfonso and Hortensia meet to discuss something. What do they discuss?

2. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?

3. Eventually, in Chapter 5, Esperanza misses her father and cries. Who comforts her and says they also miss him?

4. What does Esperanza do to earn money once she is the only one in her family working?

5. On Saturday night, what do the women do together that Esperanza actually enjoys?

(see the answer key)

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