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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. Who does she warn Nenny and Esperanza to stay away from?
(a) Louie and his cousin.
(b) Joe, the baby-grabber.
(c) Titus.
(d) Sally’s father.

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

3. Why do the police handcuff Louie’s cousin?
(a) He was caught with drugs.
(b) He was trying to fight them.
(c) He stole the Cadillac.
(d) He killed someone.

4. Why does Marin live with Louie’s family?
(a) She is homeless and has nowhere to go.
(b) She is an orphan.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Her own family is in Puerto Rico.

5. What does Nenny want to buy, but Gil tells her it is not for sale?
(a) A music box.
(b) A typewriter.
(c) A baby doll.
(d) A shawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Vargas kids are without respect for _________?

2. What happens to Angel Vargas?

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

4. At the end of this vignette she uses a metaphor to compare herself to a what?

5. Why will Cathy only be Esperanza’s friend until next Tuesday?

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