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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: "There Was an Old Woman...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Esperanza believe Rosa Vargas is so upset?
(a) She’s overweight.
(b) She's tired.
(c) She doesn’t like her children because they are rude.
(d) Her husband left her with a whole bunch of kids and no money.

2. The Vargas kids are without respect for _________?
(a) Animals.
(b) People.
(c) All things living.
(d) Nature.

3. Where does Louie’s cousin take them on their ride in the Cadillac?
(a) Around the block.
(b) To the countryside.
(c) To the beach.
(d) To town.

4. At the end of this vignette she uses a metaphor to compare herself to a what?
(a) An anchor.
(b) A rushing river.
(c) A giraffe.
(d) A red balloon.

5. What does Esperanza once buy for a dime?
(a) A baby doll.
(b) A porcelain mug.
(c) A book.
(d) A statue of liberty figurine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marin live with Louie’s family?

2. Who does she warn Nenny and Esperanza to stay away from?

3. What did Carlos sell to Gil?

4. Who lives below Meme in a basement apartment?

5. Who does Cathy believe she is a descendent of?

(see the answer key)

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