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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Isabel.
(d) Alfonso.

2. When Esperanza talks of "La Migra", what is she talking about?
(a) The meat.
(b) The mist.
(c) The immigration officials.
(d) The migrant workers.

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 for salad.
(c) They are to soften Esperanza's hands.
(d) They are for raviolis.

4. After Isabel's news about the new building project, what news does Miguel come home with?
(a) He lost his job.
(b) He has been transferred to Northern California.
(c) He was denied a raise.
(d) He has been promoted to foreman.

5. When Esperanza asks Isabel for news that she has heard at school, what is the new construction that Isabel tells them about?
(a) A school for all the migrant families.
(b) A library for the children of families from Oklahoma.
(c) A school for children of families from Oklahoma.
(d) A park for all the children.

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

7. While the camp is having a party, who comes to encourage the workers to strike?
(a) Emmanuel.
(b) Marta.
(c) Ramon.
(d) Frederico.

8. 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) The hospital.
(d) Marta's camp.

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

10. The title of Chapter 8 is Las Ciruelas, the plums. What is the significance of the plums in this chapter?
(a) The plums are what Esperanza shines and puts on the table.
(b) The plums are what she gives to a hungry child.
(c) The plums are part of what Esperanza cooks for dinner.
(d) The plums cause the babies' sickness.

11. What does Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have?
(a) A pair of red shoes.
(b) A lollipop.
(c) A pretty shawl.
(d) A kitten.

12. What object does Esperanza remove from her valise to give to Isabel?
(a) Her lace collar.
(b) Her yarn doll from the train.
(c) Her porcelain doll.
(d) Her lacey socks.

13. In Chapter 10, Miguel gets a new job. Where is this job?
(a) At the market.
(b) At the immigration office.
(c) At a machine shop for the railroad.
(d) At the peach harvest.

14. In Chapter 7, What is one thing that Esperanza does NOT say she will pray for?
(a) For a piece of coconut candy.
(b) For Abuelita to get well.
(c) To make friends.
(d) For Abuelita to be able to get her money from the bank.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the harvest time, who becomes ill?

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

3. On Christmas day, what is Mama's condition?

4. What does Esperanza do to keep warm while she works in Chapter 9?

5. What is one thing the workers do NOT find among asparagus bundles?

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