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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) Her husband left her with a whole bunch of kids and no money.
(c) She doesn’t like her children because they are rude.
(d) She's tired.

2. Louie is the oldest of ___________?
(a) Ten children.
(b) Two children.
(c) A family of little sisters.
(d) A family of brothers.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Carlos sell to Gil?

2. What did Esperanza’s family buy from Gil’s Furniture?

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

4. Where does Louie’s cousin take them on their ride in the Cadillac?

5. What happens to Angel Vargas?

(see the answer key)

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