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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?
(a) He did not have citizen papers.
(b) He had no recommendations.
(c) He did not have the required lever.
(d) He could not pass the test.

2. Who is Juan?
(a) Hortensia's cousin.
(b) Hortensia's brother.
(c) Alfonso's brother.
(d) Alfonso's cousin.

3. When Esperanza wanders away from the picnic, what does she do?
(a) She "talks" to her father.
(b) She lies on the ground.
(c) She picks flowers.
(d) She prays.

4. When Mama sits Esperanza down in the cabin to talk to her, what is the essence of Mama's lecture to Esperanza?
(a) Esperanza is making her mother depressed.
(b) Esperanza is making a fool of herself.
(c) Esperanza is ruining her chances of getting one of the better jobs.
(d) Esperanza can choose to be happy or miserable.

5. What do the travelers sit on in the train to California?
(a) The floor of the car.
(b) Their suitcases.
(c) Wooden seats.
(d) Chicken crates.

6. What is the name of the poor woman Mama befriends on the train?
(a) Concita.
(b) Carmen.
(c) Lala.
(d) Josefina.

7. 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) California.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Spain.

8. What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train?
(a) She combs her hair and styles it.
(b) She offers the girl her shawl.
(c) She makes her a doll.
(d) She offers her fruit.

9. When Esperanza is doing one of her chores, she hears women laughing at her. What is the chore she isn't doing well?
(a) Carrying a baby.
(b) Cutting vegetables.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Sweeping.

10. While the family is waiting for Papa to come in from the fields at the end of the day, who is it that the family worries about?
(a) Bandits.
(b) Coyotes.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Americans.

11. What outstanding fact does Marta reveal about her father?
(a) That he died in a struggle aganist wealthy people.
(b) That he was once rich, but chose to work in the fields.
(c) That he started a newspaper for field workers.
(d) The he is a labor organizer.

12. When Chapter 3 begins, Esperanza is dreaming. What in her dream is trying to wake her?
(a) A lizard.
(b) A cat.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A bear.

13. What is Juan's daughter's name?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Miguela.
(d) Marta.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, which birthday is Esperanza eagerly anticipating?

2. If Ramona were to stay in Mexico and remain single, what would be her life situation?

3. Who is Ramona?

4. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

5. Who is Hortensia?

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