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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On the morning after the strike, what does Esperanza see hanging from a tree?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A United States flag.
(c) A pinata.
(d) A policeman's hat.

4. Esperanza gives the babies rice water to sip. From whom does she get this idea?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Mama.
(d) Hortensia.

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

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

7. Who does Esperanza find hiding after the officials leave?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Irene.
(c) Melina.
(d) Marta.

8. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza give her mother?
(a) A stuffed baked potato.
(b) A yarn doll she made.
(c) A shawl.
(d) A smooth stone from the field.

9. Why do the doctors suggest that Esperanza discontinue her visits to Mama for a while?
(a) She may bring contagious disease.
(b) She is making Mama depressed.
(c) She may get what Mama has.
(d) She should be working to pay medical bills.

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

11. On the morning after the strike, of whom does Esperanza ask a favor?
(a) Marta.
(b) Josefina.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Miguel.

12. In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born?
(a) In a town near their own town in Mexico.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) In a town far from their own town in Mexico.
(d) In the United States.

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

14. When Chapter 8 begins, Esperanza begins her first day of work alone. What is one of her main duties at this time?
(a) Babysitting.
(b) Shucking corn.
(c) Baking tortillas for dinner.
(d) Cleaning toilets.

15. On the evening of the first dinner at Esperanza's cabin, what do the adults complain of?
(a) Aches and pains.
(b) The grouchy boss.
(c) The long hours.
(d) The hot sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What spring crop does Esperanza notice seems to be replaced with new tall plants almost instantly after being picked?

2. Who comes to check on the sick person during harvest time and give a diagnosis?

3. Before Esperanza leaves the hospital after Mama's diagnosis, what does she do for Mama?

4. What do the families have for dessert on their first dinner together?

5. What is the one thing Esperanza does NOT assure Mama of before she leaves the hospital on the day she gets her diagnosis?

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