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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esperanza bring home for Isabel on a day she suspects will be a difficult day for Isabel at school?
(a) A bag of cherries.
(b) A bag of peaches.
(c) A bag of plums.
(d) A bag of plums.

2. What object does Esperanza remove from her valise to give to Isabel?
(a) Her yarn doll from the train.
(b) Her porcelain doll.
(c) Her lace collar.
(d) Her lacey socks.

3. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?
(a) To bring soup.
(b) To give insurance advice.
(c) To renew his marriage proposal.
(d) To bring tortillas.

4. What detail about the camp makes Marta realize how little privacy she will have?
(a) The large windows without curtains.
(b) The outdoor bath tubs.
(c) The large showers rooms.
(d) The row of public toilets.

5. As Chapter 13 begins, where is Mama and what is her condition?
(a) In the hospital, but much stronger.
(b) In the hospital and still weak.
(c) At home, but still weak.
(d) At home and strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Esperanza's reaction to Isabel's news about the new building project?

2. What do the travelers sit on in the train to California?

3. Who is Mr. Yakota?

4. In Chapter 8, it is harvest time. What crop is the family harvesting?

5. With regard to strikers, what have Miguel's experiences been?

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