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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Esperanza is running out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her crocheting.
(b) Her doll.
(c) Her photo box.
(d) Her journal.

2. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her doll.
(b) Her mother's purse.
(c) Her puzzles.
(d) Her ivory chess set.

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

4. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza see that she wishes she could give to her mother?
(a) A Christmas tree.
(b) A Pinata.
(c) A statue.
(d) A red coat with a shiny pin.

5. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?
(a) People in fancy clothes.
(b) Soft mattresses in the sleeping compartments.
(c) Silver and crystal in the dining car.
(d) Leather train seats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?

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

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

4. While the camp is having a party, who comes to encourage the workers to strike?

5. What honor is Isabel expecting to win at the celebration at her school in Chapter 12?

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