3. On Esperanza's day first day of work alone, what does she ruin?
(a) The tortilla press.
(b) The bean pot.
(c) The babies' diapers.
(d) The corn shucker.

4. What is the one thing Esperanza does NOT assure Mama of before she leaves the hospital on the day she gets her diagnosis?
(a) She will pay the bills.
(b) She will bring Abuelita to her.
(c) She will take care of everything.
(d) She will work.

5. What does Esperanza think will make the individual in the hospital feel better?
(a) More medicine.
(b) Fresh air.
(c) More sleep.
(d) For her to see Abuelita.

6. On Saturday night, what do the women do together that Esperanza actually enjoys?
(a) Shelling almonds.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Singing.

7. What does Esperanza give to children of the poor man who approaches them at the market?
(a) A wedge of cheese.
(b) A pinata.
(c) Avocados.
(d) Beans.

8. When Esperanza goes to bed after the strike, what does she worry about?
(a) Miguel taking care of himself at work.
(b) Horensia seeming to be sick.
(c) Josefina seeming to be sick.
(d) What would happen to her mother if she were picked up and taken away.

9. What does Esperanza notice Isabel is doing in order to help her chances of winning at the school celebration?
(a) Studying.
(b) Making little pies.
(c) Making little cakes.
(d) Praying.

10. In Chapter 8, who tells Esperanza that the strike that was planned for the next day will not take place?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Mama.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Isabel.

11. Chapter 10 is entitled "The Avocados." What is the significance of the avocados in this chapter?
(a) They are to soften Esperanza's hands.
(b) They are for raviolis.
(c) They are for salad.
(d) They are for guacamole.

12. As Chapter 12 begins, what celebration is coming up in at Isabel's school?
(a) Harvest Ball Day.
(b) Cake Contest Day.
(c) Pie Contest Day.
(d) May Day.

13. How does Esperanza get back and forth to the camp from the hospital?
(a) In the doctor's car.
(b) In the truck.
(c) In a taxi.
(d) In a wagon.

14. What dissatisfaction does Esperanza have with Miguel when he tell her of his news in Chapter 12?
(a) She feels that if he is a foreman, he should be able to get a raise and time off.
(b) She feels he should speak up for himself.
(c) She feels he should demand a raise.
(d) She feels he should refuse to leave his family.

15. When the families are out in the field, who comes to visit Esperanza?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Marta.
(c) Melina and Irene.
(d) Isabel.