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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: "Laughter".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does she describe as best friends?
(a) Kiki and Carlos.
(b) Carlos and Titus.
(c) Nenny and Kiki.
(d) Lucy and Rachel.

2. Who is Esperanza named after?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her great-grandmother.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her mother.

3. “My papa’s hair is like a broom” is an example of what?
(a) Personification.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) A simile.
(d) A metaphor.

4. Why do they want five dollars from Esperanza?
(a) To buy candy.
(b) To buy food for dinner.
(c) To prove her loyalty.
(d) To buy a bike.

5. What does Kiki have hair like?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Fur.
(c) Feathers.
(d) Quills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esperanza’s name mean in English?

2. In Spanish what does she feel like her name means?

3. What do they spend the afternoon doing?

4. Why does Esperanza think that Rachel and Lucy look alike?

5. Someday she says she’ll tell all of her secrets to whom?

(see the answer key)

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