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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Esperanza go to check on things on the morning after the strike?
(a) Miguel's place of work.
(b) Hortensia's place of work.
(c) Marta's camp.
(d) The hospital.

2. When Esperanza asks Josefina where the officials will take the workers, she answers that their final destination will be_______.
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) San Jose.
(c) Mexico.
(d) El Paso.

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

4. 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) Praying.
(d) Making little cakes.

5. What spring crop does Esperanza notice seems to be replaced with new tall plants almost instantly after being picked?
(a) Asparagus.
(b) Corn.
(c) Broccoli.
(d) Celery.

6. With regard to strikers, what have Miguel's experiences been?
(a) He experiences much worse insults for crossing the picket line.
(b) He crosses the picket line without any unpleasantness.
(c) He is friendly with the strikers.
(d) He experiences the same insults for crossing the picket line.

7. In the context of this story, what is a "jamaica?"
(a) A fiesta.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A meat tortilla.
(d) An omelette.

8. What does Esperanza do to earn money once she is the only one in her family working?
(a) She picks potatoes.
(b) She works at the hospital.
(c) She cuts eyes from potatoes.
(d) She picks asparagus.

9. Early in Chapter 11, what is Esperanza's criticism of the strikers?
(a) Their language was vulgar.
(b) They were dirty.
(c) They only listen if you agree with them.
(d) They were abusive to their own people.

10. Who is Mr. Yakota?
(a) The strike organizer.
(b) The market owner.
(c) The doctor's nephew.
(d) The foreman.

11. When asparagus season begins and the truck arrives to take Esperanza, Hortensia, and Josefina to the field, what does a man have to protect them?
(a) Rain ponchos.
(b) A gun.
(c) Citizen papers.
(d) An umbrella.

12. How do Irene and Melina help the Ortega household?
(a) They help Esperanza with the babysitting.
(b) They bring soup to Mama.
(c) They help Esperanza with the cleaning.
(d) They help Esperanza with the cooking.

13. During the harvest time, who becomes ill?
(a) Mama.
(b) Juan.
(c) Josefina.
(d) Hortensia.

14. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?
(a) Massages her feet.
(b) Massages her back.
(c) Braids her hair.
(d) Feeds her avocado.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Esperanza remove from her valise to give to Isabel?

2. Why do the doctors suggest that Esperanza discontinue her visits to Mama for a while?

3. What does the person is in the hospital in Chapter 9 request that Esperanza bring?

4. On Saturday night, what do the women do together that Esperanza actually enjoys?

5. In Chapter 8, who tells Esperanza that the strike that was planned for the next day will not take place?

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