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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 outstanding fact does Marta reveal about her father?
(a) That he was once rich, but chose to work in the fields.
(b) That he died in a struggle aganist wealthy people.
(c) That he started a newspaper for field workers.
(d) The he is a labor organizer.

2. When Esperanza is running out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her photo box.
(b) Her doll.
(c) Her crocheting.
(d) Her journal.

3. When Abuelita is trying to get out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her journal
(b) Her photo box.
(c) Her purse,
(d) Her crocheting.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what family friend helps the Ortegas and their friends leave Mexico?
(a) The family doctor.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The lawyer.
(d) Senor Rodriguez.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ramona?

2. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?

3. What is Esperanza's last name?

4. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

5. What is one detail of the luxurious train ride that Esperanza does NOT mention?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the character of Tio Luis a stock character, in this case, the villain?

2. How does Papa impart his love of the land to Esperanza?

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

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

5. 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?

6. How does Senor Rodriguez's gift of papayas renew the grief Esperanza already feels for the loss of her father?

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

8. 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?

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

10. What do the "line up" of dolls in Esperanza's room represent?

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