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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 library does Sonia go to often in Chapter 6?
(a) Bronx City Library.
(b) City Co-Op Library.
(c) Bronxdale Library.
(d) Parkchester Library.

2. Who refuses to come see Celina while she is mourning Papi's death?
(a) Abuelita.
(b) Ana.
(c) Father Dolan.
(d) Tit Carmen.

3. Where did Abuelita grow up?
(a) An area of San Juan called Santurce.
(b) Ponce.
(c) New York.
(d) Old San Juan.

4. What is Sonia nickname in the Prologue?
(a) Carne.
(b) Aji.
(c) Pinto.
(d) Gordo.

5. Why does Papi say he cannot give Sonia her shot?
(a) He has pour eye sight.
(b) His hands shake.
(c) He hates needles.
(d) He is never home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many brothers and sisters did Abuelita have?

2. Who is Sonia's fourth grade teacher?

3. Where does Celina meet Juli?

4. Who teaches Sonia self-defense?

5. Who does Celina move in with after her mother dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Sonia and Abuelita go to the vivero in Chapter 2?

2. How did the Women's Army Corps change Celina's personality?

3. What is Sonia's response to the needle Mr. RIvera uses her in the Prologue?

4. Why does Sonia always make sure there is milk in the house?

5. What are the Saturday parties at Abuelita's like?

6. How does Sonia feel about school in the third grade?

7. What are Celina and Juli fighting about at the start of the Prologue?

8. What was Celina's childhood like?

9. How does Juli's death impact Abuelita?

10. Why does the family move in Chapter 5?

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