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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 she gives to a hungry child.
(b) The plums cause the babies' sickness.
(c) The plums are part of what Esperanza cooks for dinner.
(d) The plums are what Esperanza shines and puts on the table.

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

4. After the first crop of harvest time is picked, what is the next crop ready to harvest?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Corn.
(d) Strawberries.

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

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

7. What is Mama's diagnosis in Chapter 10?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Scarlet Fever.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Influenza.

8. Who encourages Esperanza to do her first job well so she will get hired again?
(a) Juan.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Irene.

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

10. When Esperanza does the family marketing for the first time, what does Esperanza give to the poor man who approaches her and Isabel?
(a) Avocados.
(b) A wedge of cheese.
(c) Beans.
(d) Corn flour.

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

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

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning after the strike, what does Esperanza see hanging from a tree?

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

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

4. In Chapter 8 at harvest time, how many days a week are the workers working?

5. When Esperanza asks Josefina where the officials will take the workers, she answers that their final destination will be_______.

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