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

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) Baja.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Spain.
(d) California.

2. When Esperanza does the family marketing for the first time, what does Esperanza give to the poor man who approaches her and Isabel?
(a) A wedge of cheese.
(b) Avocados.
(c) Corn flour.
(d) Beans.

3. When the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?
(a) His run for mayor.
(b) His new stepchild, Esperanza.
(c) His belt buckle.
(d) His engagement to Ramona.

4. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?
(a) A blue bird.
(b) A phoenix.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A dove.

5. Who is Esperanza surprised to see arrive in Bakersfield?
(a) Abuelita.
(b) Tio Marco.
(c) Tio Luis.
(d) Marisol.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning after the strike, what does Esperanza see hanging from a tree?

2. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?

3. What is the one thing Juan's daughter does NOT brag about to Esperanza?

4. When Mama and Esperanza pass through customs, what words are stamped on their documents?

5. What spring crop does Esperanza notice seems to be replaced with new tall plants almost instantly after being picked?

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