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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. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Spain.
(c) California.
(d) Baja.

2. What handiwork does Abuelita teach Esperanza?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Embroidering.
(c) Crocheting.
(d) Sewing.

3. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?
(a) Leather train seats.
(b) Soft mattresses in the sleeping compartments.
(c) Silver and crystal in the dining car.
(d) People in fancy clothes.

4. What word most accurately describes how everyone on the ranch feels about the presence of the visitors who seem to take over Papa's study?
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Happy.
(d) Furious.

5. In another recollection in Chapter 4, what was it that Papa rewarded Miguel's courage with?
(a) Money.
(b) A horse.
(c) A belt buckle.
(d) A train ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the women in the camp laugh at Esperanza and upset her, who helps her?

2. What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas?

3. When Esperanza is in the garden, on what does she cut her finger?

4. Who is going to care for Abuelita until her ankle heals?

5. When the Ortega's get to their family friend's house in Chapter 4, for whom does Esperanza look?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. How does Miguel help Esperanza in her adjustment to work when she is left to do household chores?

5. What disappointment does MIguel face on his first day at the camp in California?

6. Every chapter is named after a fruit, and that fruit has a role in the action of the chapter. This chapter is "The Guavas." What role do the guavas play in the action of Chapter 4?

7. Although Mama is very patient with Esperanza's huge social adjustment, there is one time when she tells Esperanza that she is ashamed of her. Explain how Esperanza embarrassed her mother.

8. Mama seems quick to interpret Esperanza's cut finger as a omen involving her husband. Why might she be preoccupied with his safety at this time?

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

10. At the time the fire is discovered, what might be the reason Esperanza is dreaming that a bear is waking her?

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