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

3. What is Esperanza's reaction to Isabel's news about the new building project?
(a) Indignation.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Joy.

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

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

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

7. 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 work.
(d) She will take care of everything.

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

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

10. What does Esperanza do to keep warm while she works in Chapter 9?
(a) She puts on extra blankets.
(b) She heats her socks before she starts.
(c) She sits near the fire.
(d) She puts a hot brick between her feet.

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

12. On Christmas day, what is Mama's condition?
(a) She is stronger.
(b) She develops a heart ailment.
(c) She develops a rash.
(d) She is very weak.

13. 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 he should demand a raise.
(c) She feels he should speak up for himself.
(d) She feels that if he is a foreman, he should be able to get a raise and time off.

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

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