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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Marta's family do for a living?
(a) They pick peaches.
(b) They pick strawberries.
(c) They pick cotton.
(d) They pick oranges.

3. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?
(a) A mango carved like a flower.
(b) A burrito.
(c) Candy.
(d) New shoes.

4. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?
(a) Abuelita is angry.
(b) Abuelita is discouraging.
(c) Abuelita is frightened.
(d) Abuelita is encouraging.

5. What word most accurately describes how everyone on the ranch feels about the presence of the visitors who seem to take over Papa's study?
(a) Furious.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Happy.
(d) Uncomfortable.

6. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?
(a) That it is her birthday.
(b) That her mother is ill.
(c) That her father died the day before.
(d) That the harvest is over.

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

8. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the border town where the travelers face an immigration review?
(a) Los Ranchos.
(b) Los Gatos.
(c) Mexicali.
(d) Aguascalientes.

9. Esperanza finally opens her birthday gifts. From whom is the porcelain doll?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Her father.
(d) Abuelito.

10. Who made the first cut at harvest time?
(a) Papa.
(b) Esperanza.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Mama.

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

12. During their handiwork lesson in Chapter 1, what snack is brought to Esperanza and her grandmother?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Chiliques.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Tacos.

13. What has happened to Papa's belt buckle since Papa's death?
(a) Tio Luis wears it.
(b) Esperanza has it.
(c) Abuelita keeps it with her rosary.
(d) Mama has it with her religious statues.

14. When Abuelita is trying to get out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her purse,
(b) Her photo box.
(c) Her crocheting.
(d) Her journal

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After they all discuss family options in Chapter 3, what is Ramona's request of Alfonso?

2. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?

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

4. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, what news does Miguel have for Esperanza?

5. Who is Hortensia?

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