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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?
(a) Abuelita is discouraging.
(b) Abuelita is encouraging.
(c) Abuelita is angry.
(d) Abuelita is frightened.

2. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
(a) Marisol.
(b) Senor Rodriguez.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Maria.

3. After Paa's will is explained, who offers to buy the house?
(a) Tio Luis.
(b) Abuelita.
(c) Tio Marco.
(d) Alfonso.

4. What is the purpose of two individuals spending so much time in Papa's study?
(a) They are looking for a will.
(b) They are tidying and repairing the room.
(c) They are looking for tools.
(d) They are going over the business of the ranch.

5. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Bamboo.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?

2. Who is Juan?

3. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?

4. To what does Esperanza compare their living style at this camp when they first arrive from Mexico?

5. Who are Papa's older step brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Esperanza meets Marta, a girl they pick up in the truck, who is friendly with Isabel. How is Marta's reaction to Esperanza different from the treatment she had from Isabel?

2. When Esperanza sees Tio Luis in her father's office, why is Esperanza unhappy to see Tio Luis wearing Papa's belt buckle?

3. What is the symbolism of the author having Alfonso and his son Miguel be the ones who return to the ranch with the dead body of Papa?

4. In addition to Esperanza's father's death, what else is awful about the way in which Esperanza wakes on on her birthday?

5. In what way is the ruined rose garden a symbol?

6. What is it about the migrant worker camp that is difficult for Esperanza?

7. When all are planning to work in California, Esperanza says she will work, and everyone laughs. What tone did the author intend for this laugh?

8. What is the purpose of Hortensia's recalling the story of the bandits in the house while they are hiding in the wagon?

9. When Esperanza talks with her uncles in her father's office, why does the condition of her father's desk bother her?

10. The harvest is a time when all farmers have their work rewarded, so it is easy to understand why it is their favorite time of year. Why does Esperanza imply that it is her favorite time of year?

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