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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 going to care for Abuelita until her ankle heals?
(a) The mother of Tio Luis.
(b) The mother of Tio Marco.
(c) The nuns.
(d) The editor of the local paper.

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

3. At the time of the harvest, how long had the Mexican revolution been over?
(a) Five years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Ten years.

4. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?
(a) She makes her a doll.
(b) She offers her fruit.
(c) She offers the girl her shawl.
(d) She combs her hair and styles it.

5. How does Esperanza get back and forth to the camp from the hospital?
(a) In a taxi.
(b) In a wagon.
(c) In the doctor's car.
(d) In the truck.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?

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

3. Who yells out, "It is a sweep!" in Chapter 11?

4. In Chapter 8, who tells Esperanza that the strike that was planned for the next day will not take place?

5. Where does Esperanza go to check on things on the morning after the strike?

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