2. When Esperanza teases Isabel that she seems to hate all the crops, what is one crop Isabel says she loves?
(a) Cherries.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Plums.

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

4. What does Esperanza bring home for Isabel on a day she suspects will be a difficult day for Isabel at school?
(a) A bag of peaches.
(b) A bag of cherries.
(c) A bag of plums.
(d) A bag of plums.

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

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

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

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

9. What honor is Isabel expecting to win at the celebration at her school in Chapter 12?
(a) Queen.
(b) Baker-for-a-Day.
(c) Harvest Princess.
(d) First Place Baker.

10. What is one of the dishes that the families have on this first dinner together?
(a) Ham and beans.
(b) Rice (arroz) and beans.
(c) Hot dogs and beans.
(d) Chicken and beans.

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

12. When the families are out in the field, who comes to visit Esperanza?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Marta.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Melina and Irene.

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

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

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