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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Esperanza's reaction to the girl with dirty hands who tries to hold her hand at the camp?
(a) She helps the girl wash her hands.
(b) She lets the girl hold her hand.
(c) She smiles and takes both hands of the girl.
(d) She pulls away from the girl.

2. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?
(a) Tio Luis.
(b) Abuelita.
(c) Tio Marco.
(d) Alfonso.

3. After Mama talks with Esperanza in the cabin, what does Esperanza promise her mother?
(a) That she not talking about having been rich.
(b) That she will treat Isabel kindly.
(c) That she will try to learn English.
(d) That she will try to be happy.

4. The title of Chapter 8 is Las Ciruelas, the plums. What is the significance of the plums in this chapter?
(a) The plums are what she gives to a hungry child.
(b) The plums are part of what Esperanza cooks for dinner.
(c) The plums are what Esperanza shines and puts on the table.
(d) The plums cause the babies' sickness.

5. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Bamboo.
(d) Tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Chapter 13 begins, where is Mama and what is her condition?

3. What does Esperanza discover when she opens her valise?

4. Who is Ramona?

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

(see the answer key)

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